Musings of the Unexpectedly Retired

Aging vs Evolution

Last week, I was sitting in a patient area at the local health system, waiting for a physical therapy appointment. Next to me, another patient began having a very loud and very personal conversation on her cell phone. It was loud enough and frankly, personal enough, that I turned to look at her. She was oblivious of both my stare and the large "No CELL PHONE USE" sign posted right above her head. I was immediately amused and annoyed. I tried to give her grace, telling my

17 hours ago

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Aging vs Evolution

Last week, I was sitting in a patient area at the local health system, waiting for a physical therapy appointment. Next to me, another patient began having a very loud and very personal conversation on her cell phone. It was loud enough and frankly, personal enough, that I turned to look at her. She was oblivious of both my stare and the large "No CELL PHONE USE" sign posted right above her head. I was immediately amused and annoyed. I tried to give her grace, telling my

17 hours ago3 min read

Choose Your Own Adventure

Have you ever played one of those "choose your own adventure" games? I love the whole concept because you, as the player, have some control over the gaming experience. You make a series of decisions that, in turn, steer the story and your experience. It creates an interesting mix of content that you control blended with the content that is outside of your control. If you think about it., vacations are essentially real-life versions of "choose your own adventure" games. Per

May 283 min read

Gravity Sucks

In January, I was on a cruise ship when I, quite literally, hit the deck. I managed to slip, trip, sling food and fall in a very public and embarrassing way. The embarrassment immediately took a backseat to the pain. My sweet traveling companion, and a ship's officer who witnessed it, later described the fall as very scary. In the moment, I just knew that something was very wrong with my left arm and shoulder. The very kind officer was quick to call for help, and I was rus

May 283 min read

My Summer Vacation (A Cautionary Tale)

I spent the majority of my adult life (and some of my pre-adult years) dreaming of the days when I would be job-free and able to see the world. Unfettered by timeclocks and untethered to work email, I imagined that I would enjoy leisurely exploration of far-off places, immersing myself in local culture. So, following my retirement, I finally set aside time to consider, plan and execute travel plans. If you are like me, you research and plan an international trip in a way t

Jan 53 min read

Did I Tell You That I Am Writing a Book?

So, I know I have blathered on about trying to find ways to spend my retirement. I gossip with goats while volunteering at the local...

May 29, 20252 min read

"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.