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Volunteering in Retirement

I went to university wanting to become a special-needs teacher. My goal was to work with children in a one-on-one setting, but you had to teach in a classroom setting, which required speaking in front of people. I couldn't do that back then, so I changed the plan. Helping kids learn to read and write … Continue reading Volunteering in Retirement →

chodurafamily Dragon Boating, Fun with Friends, Retirement 5 Comments August 30, 2025September 17, 2025

Jack of All Trades, Master of None

Nick has dropped by the past couple of weekends and this topic came up in conversation. Nick and Ray both feel conflicted at times between wanting to excel at something, but having multiple interests and limited time. Nick was recently invited to a Jiu Jitsu event by a friend. He gave up Jiu Jitsu after … Continue reading Jack of All Trades, Master of None →

chodurafamily Retirement, Things I'm Thinking About 10 Comments November 19, 2024November 20, 2024

Refilling the Bucket

One of the things we took into account when deciding where to spend our retirement was our social support system. We knew we could make new friends, but we also recognized the importance of maintaining friendships that have stood the test of time...people who've spent enough time with us to know our flaws and personality … Continue reading Refilling the Bucket →

chodurafamily Fun with Friends, Retirement 7 Comments August 25, 2021March 9, 2022

Lessons I’ve Learned in Retirement

When I finished work, I wrote a post on the lessons I'd learned from my years in the workforce. For those interested, below are some lessons I've learned in retirement (I know I'm only a couple of years in, but it's not like I can write a post after I finish being retired). Retirement is … Continue reading Lessons I’ve Learned in Retirement →

chodurafamily Retirement 24 Comments January 20, 2020February 9, 2020

About Me

I'm Carolyn, the creator and author behind this blog. I write about retired life, psychology, books, small-town life, pet-sitting, home exchanges, friendship, travel or whatever is going on in my life with my husband Ray, our son Nick, our dog Juno and our family and friends. 

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