Musings of the Unexpectedly Retired

Navigating Change

I grew up in a household that celebrated being American. My Dad, a WWII and Korea veteran, taught us to have gratitude and pride. History...

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Navigating Change

I grew up in a household that celebrated being American. My Dad, a WWII and Korea veteran, taught us to have gratitude and pride. History...

Mar 72 min read

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What's It Worth to you?

At some point in the journey to adulthood, you realize that life is a never-ending process of decision-making. Some decisions are fun...

Dec 4, 20243 min read

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The Carousel of Time

Lately, my mind has been stuck on the concept of time but not in a schmaltzy, melancholic way. I am not sitting around the house...

Nov 17, 20244 min read

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Grown Up Gloating

If you spend any time online these days, you likely run across the memes, humorous coffee mugs and various t-shirts complaining about the...

Sep 20, 20242 min read

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River, Rinse, Repeat

I recently spent time floating down the Green River with eighteen wonderful women. It was the second time I had taken the same trip...

Jul 25, 20242 min read

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"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."

- John Wooden

I’m Susan

Former corporate being. Newly retired without a well-considered plan. Aspiring writer armed with lots of ideas, plenty of time and a small corgi overlord.

This blog is intended to capture my thoughts and learnings as I navigate the transition to retirement. My goal is to share, to potentially entertain and to avoid extended bouts of boredom.