Old Teacher New Lessons – Page 4 – Finding New Adventures and Purpose after Retirement

25 Feb

Recipe: Biscuits From Heaven

Glenda C

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Recipes

Before I share this amazing biscuit recipe, let me bring you up to date on the last two months. First, I must thank the people who have asked me when I would start blogging again and when I would post another recipe. That was all the encouragement that I needed...

14 Dec

Downsizing with Purpose: Making Room for What Matters Most

Glenda C

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People always talk about downsizing after they retire, and I have always connected that to moving to a smaller home. I had never given much thought to downsizing your sentimental possessions as part of that process. As we have prepared for our move from Texas to Colorado, we have chosen...

04 Dec

Month Two of Retirement

Glenda C

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Month two of my retirement journey has ended, and I cannot believe how much was packed into the 30 days in November. During this month, I have traveled to Colorado, met my precious new granddaughter, looked at hundreds of houses for sale in Colorado using Zillow, spent several days looking...

28 Nov

Recipes from Around the World: The British Version-Scone Recipe

Glenda C

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Recipes

I have traveled to Europe but have yet to make it to Great Britain. When I think of a quintessential British food, scones come to mind. I knew the British scone was like an American biscuit but had very little in common with the American scone. The American scone is...

22 Nov

Yes, We Ordered Thanksgiving Dinner This Year

Glenda C

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Over my 35 years of adult life, I have prepared many Thanksgiving dinners, traveled to spend Thanksgiving with family and enjoyed each of those experiences. The last few years I have ordered the turkey and a few sides from a local Cajun restaurant, that offered Thanksgiving Day pick up. This...

17 Nov

Meeting the Next Generation

Glenda C

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My parents and I went to Colorado to visit children, grandchildren, and the new great-granddaughter. But as many of you know, we are moving to Colorado next year. Initially, that was set to happen in March. Still, it appears that we will all be crazy enough to make that leap...