Disappointed – Not Something I was Warned About in Retirement

I had thought things were getting better in my nearly 15-month post-retirement life. I felt like I had created a new structure to replace the one I had lost and I was keeping up with friends and family. I had the new effort with the story sharing potlucks and enjoyed getting it all set up. […]
Kickoff of Story Sharing Potlucks in Virginia!

I am excited and nervous about the kickoff of our Story Sharing Potluck here in Virginia Thursday evening. We have a small group signed up and I am very grateful. This reminds me of what I encourage my clients to do – to step out and experiment and see if it works for me. You […]
Staying Open and Curious

For those of you who are in your 60s, 70s, and beyond, do you ever feel like your purpose has dried up or is irrelevant? I was grappling with that recently and I am pleased to say that this new effort in organizing a Community Plate effort in Virginia has been energizing. I really feel […]
Navigating Stress and Uncertainty: Lessons from Retreats and Retirement

Last week I went on an amazing retreat. I was with women of a similar age, where I did not feel judged and only experienced support and encouragement. On Saturday our facilitator discussed how to transition back into everyday life after the retreat – take a few days to ease into it, not putting yourself […]