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I’ve spent most of my adult life building and running my career. I took a great deal of pride in being good at what I did. I didn’t realize that I wrapped my identity around what I did. When asked what I did for a living, I’d say “I’m an apartment developer”, as though that…
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I’ve noticed a few things changing in my life as I have more time. They are not things that I would have anticipated. First of all, as I’ve mentioned, I am SO much less efficient than I used to be. By a mile. It’s not that I couldn’t change that- it is that I don’t…
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When I was younger, I always wondered what old people thought. Did they consider the fact that death was nearer? Did they hate looking older, having wrinkles, having health issues? Were they lonely? Now that I’m 63, I can definitively say that in my brain, I’m the same girl. I’ve learned a good deal and…
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One of the best things about getting older is the absolute loveliness of connecting with friends. It becomes more meaningful than it used to be, somehow. Spending an evening laughing with friends or occasionally touching base with old friends- it is a big deal. Sure, there is a certain amount of bittersweet in there, but…
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A big part of the reason I’m okay being alone is that I have a dog, specifically one very good girl named Maggie. She is a shepherd mix, weighing in at about 55 pounds. I adopted her from a rescue when she was about two and a half years old, after she’d had nine puppies…
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To date or not to date? Big question, and it only arises for me on occasion. But when it does, the back-and-forth goes something like this: “Isn’t my life great like it is? Even the best relationships have complications…why would I want to do that to my otherwise nice life?” “Well, because wouldn’t it be…
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I find myself, at 63, to be both retired and single. Neither were completely by choice, but here I am. My name is Katherine, and I’m a competent, mostly fit, fun female with a nice life in Dallas Texas and a healthy number of friends. But this world is new, and I am consistently debating…
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In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
Single and Retired 