Category Archives: changes after retirement

Much ado over nothing

Posted on March 11, 2011 by stillalife

Before I got up yesterday morning I mapped out my day.  Easy to do since I decided that I would do nothing (except maybe read and rest).  For two days straight I had run from one event to another from early … Continue reading →

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Far from the “maddening” crowd

Posted on March 9, 2011 by stillalife

Retirement brings new opportunities for being alone.  But do we want to be alone? Should we be alone? Many of us have mixed feelings about solitude.  We know that keeping one’s friends and social connections is important as we age … Continue reading →

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“What’s in a name?”

Posted on March 7, 2011 by stillalife

Ever since I retired, more and more people are calling me by a name I’ve never used, worse, a name my parents gave me but never used, namely Catherine.  The reason is that I had to reapply for medical insurance … Continue reading →

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Love the one(s) you’re with

Posted on January 15, 2011 by stillalife

A simple tweet from a group I am following led me to re-think my expectations regarding people who will be my friends after retirement.  I missed the news when it was widely covered in 2009 that, according to a Dutch … Continue reading →

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Sunday Evening

Posted on July 11, 2010 by stillalife

Sunday evening.  No different from any other night.  Says it all.

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Retirement: Day 2

Posted on July 8, 2010 by stillalife

Oscar the cat was the one who gained most from my being home today.  He got to spend more time on my lap, as I lingered over the morning paper.    Decompression didn’t stick.  I dropped by the office to return some … Continue reading →

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Retirement: Day 1

Posted on July 8, 2010 by stillalife

I just retired after working for the same organization, through nine different job titles, for 25 years.  Some years the job didn’t change, just the title.  Those who have gone before me have warned me of different scenarios I can expect … Continue reading →

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