A warning: This blog post continues the tangent I am on - a series of posts based on my current exploration into feminist writing. If this type of information is not of interest to you, I’ll return to more “retirement transition – life journey” stuff soon. This is a continuation of insights from my reading … Continue reading What Does Living in the Patriarchy Look Like? (third in a series)
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A History Lesson – the second of a series
A warning: This blog post continues a series based on my current exploration into feminist writing. If this type of information is not of interest to you, I’ll return to more “retirement transition – life journey” stuff soon. This blog post attempts to capture a historical perspective on matriarchy and patriarchy. Recap: books read to … Continue reading A History Lesson – the second of a series
An Emerging Feminine Consciousness
A warning: This blog post is back to the tangent based on my current exploration into feminist writing. If this type of information is not of interest to you, I’ll return to more “retirement transition – life journey” stuff soon. This post begins a series on the area I’ve been exploring - learning about our … Continue reading An Emerging Feminine Consciousness
A Mid-Winter Review
Just like in my early days of retirement transition, I’m dealing with a roller coaster of emotions. The Big Move was a big change and there are still days when I think, “Oh, we’ll be heading back to Ohio soon.” But we are not. That moment often stops me in my tracks. That feeling of … Continue reading A Mid-Winter Review
Shifting my Self-Limiting Beliefs
I saw a quote (on Facebook) that said something like, “Don’t worry about who doesn’t like you, who has more, or who is doing what. Cherish what you have - the relationships you have, the time you have, the things you have/do. Embrace what you are doing. Embrace who you are.” Sounds great, and yet, … Continue reading Shifting my Self-Limiting Beliefs
When is it too much?
I am back to a more normal retirement journey conversation this week. My current life quandaries: When does it get to be too much? How do I keep track of all the new people I'm meeting and who likes what? Do I publish controversial blog posts? When will I feel comfortable enough to begin doing … Continue reading When is it too much?
Goddess Archetypes – Part 2
A warning again: This blog post is a tangent based on my current exploration into feminist writing. If this type of information is not of interest to you, I’ll be back to more “retirement transition – life journey” stuff soon. This is part 2 to my previous blog on Goddess Archetypes (link here) where I … Continue reading Goddess Archetypes – Part 2
Goddess Archetypes
A warning: This blog post is a tangent, sharing insights from my current exploration into feminist writing. If this type of information is not of interest to you, I’ll be back to more “retirement transition – life journey” stuff soon. But a number of folks expressed interest in hearing about this topic, so I'm taking … Continue reading Goddess Archetypes
Action Plan 2022
For me, planning is a creative and motivating activity. It helps give shape to my dreams/visions and allows me to build structure & routine. Plans for me are not set in stone – I am fine (usually) with changing plans along the way. I’ve learned that I am not great with having day after day … Continue reading Action Plan 2022
More Year-End-Review
As an avid (compulsive?) planner, I tend to overdo things at times. I’ve found I’m doing that with my end-of-the-year reviews. I’m going to say, “ I tried various approaches”, as it sounds so much better! A hold-over from my career perhaps, but I do think a look back is helpful before a plan forward. … Continue reading More Year-End-Review