Category Archives: That’s Life

The Christmas Cordelia’s Mom Was Financially Distressed

Christmas is coming!  Only a little more time to shop for those special gifts. But what if you’re a young parent with tiny children, and you’ve run into hard times this year?  What if there’s no money for toys because … Continue reading

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A Little Help From My Friends

Last night, I dreamed I returned to my pre-retirement job. No, it wasn’t a nightmare, but it also isn’t something that’s going to happen.  I’m loving not having to set my alarm, and having nowhere I need to be at … Continue reading

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Watching the World Go By

After my first week of full retirement, I am feeling very relaxed. The hardest part has been adjusting to the fact that on most days, I really don’t need to be anywhere at any particular time.  I keep finding myself … Continue reading

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And … Done!

And so, as they say, today is the first day of the rest of my life. My retired life, that is. My last day at work (yesterday) was, as one can expect, bittersweet.  There were hugs all around, and carrying … Continue reading

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