Category Archives: Retirement

OneWord 2018

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Better is Possible

Wayyy back, in 2011, I joined the OneWord movement. My collection of OneWords has been: 2011 Joy 2012 Joy (again…hmm) 2013 Enough 2014 Impatience 2015 Acceptance 2016 Next 2017 never did get its own word probably due to my ongoing adjustment to retirement, or more precisely, semi-retirement. … Continue reading →

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Just How Narrow is That Door?

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Better is Possible

As I approach my third year of retirement, or more like semi-retirement I’m still looking for balance. Every so often, I find it. It is comfort, peace, happy, joy…it is good! But then, world events, family messiness, and the never-ending … Continue reading →

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Recreating Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Better is Possible

Christmas 2015. At our house. Finally. We made it. THIS is the year. The year of retirement. After 9 seasons away we’ve returned to Christmas in Coldstream; a dream come true. With rose coloured glasses firmly (more likely hanging by … Continue reading →

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What I Really Think – Part 2

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Better is Possible

My mind is in a muddle. There is much to process.  One of the things I miss most about not going to work every day is the opportunity to verbally exchange ideas with colleagues, students, and parents. As I’ve often … Continue reading →

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Re-Entry

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Better is Possible

Truth be told, I still have days when I struggle with this retirement thing. The struggle isn’t as intense as a bit ago, (it’s only been 16 days) but as a dear friend accurately advised – the unease does come … Continue reading →

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