Old Teacher New Lessons – Page 3 – Finding New Adventures and Purpose after Retirement

08 Mar

Turning Setbacks Into Opportunities: What to Do When Things Don’t Go Your Way

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February in my Year of Me Journey did not go as planned; in fact, I would go so far as to say the train took a wrong turn on this leg of my journey. When planning for February, I did not fully understand the impact an eight-day trip would have...

06 Feb

Lessons Learned in January and Setting New Goals for February in My Year of Me Journey

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The Year of Me

The first month of My Year of Me Journey has flown by, and we have turned the page to February. The first month was successful and taught me several things about myself. In this blog post, I will share with you an update on January and my goals and self-care...

28 Jan

Embrace the Best of Both Worlds: The Perks of Semi-Retirement

Glenda C

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I was almost 58 when I decided it was time to retire from a career in education spanning 37 years in urban education. During that time, I was blessed to hold many different positions and learn so much about all levels of Pk-12 school systems. In 2023, I found myself...

01 Jan

The Year of Me: Come Along with Me on My Year Long Journey of Self-Development and Exploration

Glenda C

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The Year of Me

I am one of the people who has a birthday that falls between Christmas and New Year’s Day. I am also headed towards a milestone birthday in 2025. So, I decided that 2025 will be the year of me. A year I focus on each of the 8 components of...

17 Dec

Cool Whip Cookies, A Sweet Treat for the Holiday Season.

Glenda C

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Are you looking for a quick and easy dessert to take to a Christmas party or serve to guests who visit during the holiday season? I have just the recipe for you. This is a perfect recipe when you are short on time, tired from the holiday rush, or just...

25 Oct

Quick and Easy Candy Bark for Any Occasion

Glenda C

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Blog, Recipes

This is my second blog post in a series of quick and easy recipes to make your life a little easier during this long holiday season. I am sharing a chocolate or vanilla Candy Bark recipe with you, and you will not believe how easy it is to make. This...