A personal reflection on arthritis, retirement, creativity, and discovering that some parts of ourselves were waiting for more room to grow.
Tag: Lifelong Learning
The Practical Side of AI
Artificial intelligence may sound futuristic, but its most useful side may be surprisingly practical. From talking plants and garden mapping to voice dictation, checklists, and plain-language explanations, AI could become a helpful tool for seniors managing everyday life.
When the Baton Isn’t Passed
At some point in your career, something shifts. People begin coming to you for the answers, and you find yourself wondering how you became the go-to person. Transitions in life and work don’t always come with preparation—or with someone passing the baton.
Why Retired-eh! Exists
I didn’t really want to retire, but retirement arrived anyway. I stayed busy. I filled time. I found things to do. But after a career built on learning, problem-solving, and making sense of complex situations, busyness wasn’t the same as being engaged. Something was missing, and it took a while to name what that was.… Continue reading Why Retired-eh! Exists