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Eventually the conversation turned to some old war stories and how things had or hadn’t changed since my departure.  And then a...

….and I’m feeling good. 160 days ago I left my job.  I told everyone I was retiring…and that’s what I did. I retired from my old job…from...

She’d walk into the class and always set up at the back of the room. Quietly making her way through her practice.  At the end of class,...

I wrote yesterday about the question BB asked me at lunch, and today I got an email from a dear friend and former co-worker sharing a...

No one likes to be told “no”…well, most of us don’t like it.  I know there are people who never hear “no”…even when it’s that direct....

This morning as I laid in bed contemplating my day, I knew I had several appointments but I didn’t want to get up.  I had lots of fun...

Last week I had my first call with my life coach since retiring and we had a lot to catch up on.  She didn’t know about my mom…India…Key...

I’ve started having these experiences that feel a bit surreal. I’ll see someone out and before we know it we’re talking about something...

I did it! Eight days in Key West by myself — a successful solo trip! It has been equal parts reflection…introspection…listening to my...

As she rubbed my hands between hers, the first thing she blurted out was “You’re never on time,   BUT you’re always where you’re always...

Just because India didn’t happen, doesn’t mean that some kind of getaway can’t.  So here I am in Key West for eight days of sun, fun, and...

I made it. Today is the first day of my retirement. No alarm clock. No shower :) No driving to work. No meetings. No usual Wednesday. And...