I’ve learned to think of retirement as a series of transitions—some are hardly noticeable, others signal big changes. Considering that most of us will live for 25 – 30 years after retirement, we should expect to make several life transitions as circumstances change. Since retiring in 2010, I’ve experienced several transitions. I presume there will […]
moving on after retirement
Staying Sane in the Midst of Change
My husband and I are making and anticipating many changes in our lives as we de-clutter, purge, clean, and organize our house for sale. Staying sane in the midst of daily decisions sometimes seems a challenge! Preparing a house for sale takes its toll, both physically and mentally. Should we toss this chair or might […]
Basement Bootcamp
Since January 1, we’ve had a basement bootcamp. In preparation for selling our house, we have to purge years of stuff stored in various parts of the basement to get the house ready for the market. Potential buyers would be aghast to see the basement disarray. Books, craft materials, and other things that have accumulated […]
Selling our House — Reality Hits
Yesterday we met with a real estate professional. During the two plus hours he spent with us, the reality of selling our house began to hit. Until we started to look at various documents that we will sign to list the house, proposed marketing processes, and timing for the listing, selling the house seemed just […]
Moving on and Letting Go
A few weeks ago I attended a celebration where I had opportunity to meet many former colleagues. These people were important to me in my career — they were in my network. I interacted regularly with all of them — sometimes monthly, sometimes weekly and sometimes daily. It was wonderful to see them but aside […]
