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The Empty Tank
“I no longer have enough in the tank…”
Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand announced
Who Are You?
Suddenly I’m not me anymore and it’s jarring. All my adult life I’ve been a teacher. It’s who I was. But what is a retired teacher? That’s an identity that I’m not sure I want to assume. An Opportunity Retirement is a chance to become something new; to grow, and to put all my energy… Continue reading Who Are You?
Retired Friends Are Golden
Nurture Friendships
The Struggle With Time
It really doesn’t matter what day it is
How are you enjoying retirement?
How are you enjoying retirement? It’s a frequently asked question from my still-working colleagues and friends as they greet me. That is a loaded question. They mean well, I know. They probably really wish that they were retired. Working full-time is exhausting. I just smile and mumble something like, “It’s good.” But, really? Really, it’s… Continue reading How are you enjoying retirement?
Retired, And Now What? 