Tag Archives: changes after retirement

Reflecting on the past year

Posted on June 22, 2011 by stillalife

The local public schools are closed for the summer, and since that’s where I spent much of my career, I’m reminded that it’s been about a year since I retired.  Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my first year away from … Continue reading →

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In transition or in sane?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by stillalife

Earlier this week, as she was beginning to knead my arms, the massage therapist said, “Yes, you are definitely still in transition,” meaning transition from work to retirement.  I forgot to ask her how she knew.  Was it the state of … Continue reading →

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Cobwebs are not Halloween decorations

Posted on April 26, 2011 by stillalife

Who is responsible for doing the household chores? This is not a small question at any stage of life.  I had a conversation this week with my Iranian email friend Saeide about the pro’s and con’s of having a roommate.  Saiede … 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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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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