Statistically, we experience life changes every 12 to 18 months.* You’d think we’d be good at it by now, and for the most part we are very good at adapting. Changes can be thrust upon us by forces outside our control. As teachers, we adapted to changes that popped up unexpectedly in curriculum, board policies,… Continue reading When You Choose Change Vs When It Chooses You
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Acquired Disabilities And Cool Devices
Do you have your computer glasses yet? I didn’t even realize that they were a necessity until I started running into other people my age who had them. While discussing our mortgage with the woman in the bank, she squinted at her computer screen for a second before turning to put on her computer glasses.… Continue reading Acquired Disabilities And Cool Devices
When Your Plans Get Cancelled
Having plans for the day is a joy. The anticipation can carry you through the mundane or difficult stuff that you have to do in life. Having them cancelled by something out of your control, such as forest fire smoke, is crushing.* It’s not just a simple case of rescheduling or adjusting. It’s a full… Continue reading When Your Plans Get Cancelled
Retired, And Now What? 