The Second Retirement I woke up today, March 1, 2024, and retired for the second time. In 2017, I retired for the first time. The difference is the second retirement means my wellness is a priority. Let’s call it a retirement makeover because I […]
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Mashpi and the Chocó Cloud Forest After three days in Quito, we discovered a second reason to visit Ecuador. A three-hour drive of winding and bumpy roads from Quito leads you to one of the most magnificent places on earth, Mashpi Reserva, the Chocó Cloud
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Where are the Snowbirds Going? During a spring trip to Biloxi, Mississippi, I noticed many midwesterners and northerners. As I talked to some of them, they spent the winter there and headed home. They were snowbirds. I vowed to myself that one day I would
Weight Gain Over 50 Being over 50 comes with many surprises and changes. Aging gracefully is more than a notion, but we keep going. Â One lovely surprise is the weight gain and the menopause belly or the muffin top. It seems to come out of
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Life Lessons at 50 Life Lessons over 50 years old sometimes come as a surprise. Sometimes it’s something you’ve known since childhood but have to relearn the true meaning. The age of 50 or plus is a time of great reflection for many. It’s a
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A New Career is Possible Recently, I had to search for a new job. At 55 years old, I was a displaced educator and had to think about what to do next. Although fearful of what I thought were limited possibilities, I re-evaluated my skills.
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