Old Teacher New Lessons – Finding New Adventures and Purpose after Retirement

08 Jan

Turning 60: Looking Back with Gratitude and Forward with Intention

Glenda C

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I woke up on a Sunday morning in late December feeling absolutely terrible. The flu had taken hold, my body was exhausted, and all I wanted to do was stay under the covers. And then it hit me-I was officially 60 years old. Not exactly the milestone moment I had...

23 Oct

52-Week Christmas Savings Challenge for 2026, Starts November 1st

Glenda C

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Blog, Financial Planning, General Topics, Retirement

Start saving for Christmas in 2026 now! Learn how I begin my 52-week savings challenge on November 1 and how I adapted it with an envelope method to match our family’s pay schedule — complete with a free downloadable tracker. Why I Start My Savings Challenge on November 1 Christmas...

02 Oct

From Detours to Determination: Restarting My Year of Me Journey

Glenda C

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Blog, The Year of Me

I’ve been honest all along in sharing my Year of Me journey, so I won’t stop now—the wheels fell right off the bus with my blogging. For the first half of the year, I was cruising right along with faithful monthly posts. Then somewhere after July, life took the wheel,...

24 Jul

June Reads Recap: The Best (and Worst) Books of the Month

Glenda C

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Blog, Book Reviews

Whether you’re in the mood for a self-help book on managing anxiety or a novel filled with mystery, family drama, friendship, and more—June’s reading list has something for everyone. This month brought a wide variety of stories and themes, from thought-provoking nonfiction to gripping fiction that kept me turning pages...

18 Jul

Why Supporting Teachers Matters More Than Ever

Glenda C

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Blog, Educators

The Clear the List initiative is a powerful way to support both teachers and students by helping provide the tools and resources needed for a successful school year. As a semi-retired educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand just how much of their own money teachers spend to create engaging, well-equipped classrooms and...

14 Jul

Six Months In: Growth, Grace, and Gratitude

Glenda C

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Blog

June marks the halfway point in my Year of Me journey, and what a meaningful six months it has been. This chapter has been filled with Growth, Grace, and Gratitude—three guiding words that continue to shape my path. As I pause to reflect on all I’ve experienced and learned, I’m...