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2017 lessons learned
I was inspired to write this by Pat at Retirement Transition . She so clearly articulates her 2017 accomplishments and I thought doing a year-end review would be useful to me as well. Like me, she is a “corporate refugee” so what she says…
Season’s Greetings from a Christmas Minimalist
I’ve never been one of those bubbly people who sparkles during the holiday season. I am more of the Meredith Grey type, a bit dark and twisty. I am also one of those people who believe that Christmas has become a massive marketing campaign…
What is my Purpose?
When you Google the word “purpose”, this is the definition that comes up: The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. What is my purpose? This is one of the questions you ask when you’re trying to find…
Even a Non-Activist Can Celebrate International Women’s Day
I always remember International Women’s Day because it falls on my son’s birthday, March 8th. But, I’ve never taken the time to understand the history and purpose of an event created just to celebrate our fair gender. Until 2017, my year…
I’ve Lost My Shopping Mojo. Retail Therapy Won’t Help.
The Oxford and Urban dictionaries define Retail Therapy as: The practice of shopping in order to make oneself feel more cheerful. The act of shopping as an outlet for frustration and a reliever of stress. Not so long ago, shopping was one…
Menopot Buddha Belly and Stretchy Pants
As a young woman, I swore I would never succumb to wearing stretchy pants. You know, the kind older ladies wear that are made of 100% polyester stretch with an elastic waistband that makes them easy to pull up or down. They are wide-legged…
You Get Asked This Question, Your Response Is…
You’re at a cocktail party full of people you don’t know. This is not the most comfortable position for you to be in, but you are determined to make an effort. This is a “make it work moment”. You look around to see if there is anyone as…
Why Do Bloggers Blog? This is Why I Do.
Even though I started to blog 10 months ago, I didn’t actually tell anyone until the end of October. I started “ The Juvenile Retiree ” to practice my writing and to acquire a new skill set. I was very quiet about it because I didn’t want…
Don’t Judge a Veggie by Its Skin…
Grocery shopping is a chore for me, especially when it’s cold and dark outside. But on Monday night, we were expecting freezing rain and there was nothing in the fridge. So I grumbled a bit, bundled up and headed out to my local discount…
Stop the Procrastination. Focus and Get S*** Done
Procrastination. It is one of my most annoying characteristics. I find all sorts of ways of wasting time or delaying doing something that I don’t really want to do. Therefore, I have become lazy. But I am sure that I am not alone. I have…
Love DIY and It’s Not ‘Cause I’m Frugal
Now that the cold weather has settled in, I am taking baths again and have discovered something luxurious: pretty and fragrant bath bombs! The kind that are sold at Lush for $8 a pop. While this post is late (better late than never), I…
Are We Still Cranky in Midlife?
I always thought that when I got older, I would mellow out. Especially when the day-to-day pressure of being an everyday superwoman subsided once I got off the hamster wheel. While I do think that I am more patient overall, I am sometimes…
