A Passion Project Is For You

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Why do we feel we need to justify our passion projects?  “I’m writing this memoir for the grandkids.” “I’m making these quilts as a legacy for my children.” Did we ask them? Probably not. A passion project is for you. Creating anything is primarily for the creator’s benefit: to express themselves, to develop their skills,… Continue reading A Passion Project Is For You

Routines: good riddance or good idea?

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One of the great joys of retirement is getting away from the daily grind: that routine. At first, it’s the most obvious benefit. I get to choose when I want to do things and no one will impose their routine on me anymore. It’s so freeing!  It’s not unlike being on holiday and knowing that… Continue reading Routines: good riddance or good idea?