Jobs, jobs everywhere but not a one that fits

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Since I retired several job agencies and headhunters have gotten a hold of my name and email address and have been sending me job opportunities. People with names like Kimberly and Heather contact me weekly to offer all sorts of … Continue reading

Christmas shopping made easy until retirement dropped a wrench

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When I had a full-time job, I worked to turn Christmas shopping into a joyous event. I hate buying for others. I always stress over whether the recipient will like or use what I chose. I have had my share … Continue reading

Stilettos, Platform Shoes and Sneakers, Oh My!

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This is a reblog from one of my first posts. Since then I have learned how to add photos and to moderate my shoe fetish! This blog is dedicated to my friend Bettie, who has even more shoes than I do! … Continue reading

Shoes ahoy! Spring cleaning in my closet

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When I left my job last summer, I decided to wait at least six months to really clean out clothing that I wouldn’t need or wear anymore. I do light cleanouts yearly but I wanted to look at everything from a … Continue reading

What a difference a few years makes | Aging (kicking and screaming)

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My first real corporate job was working in a purchasing department for a large company. I did some low-level administrative stuff. What surprised me most was that I worked with a bunch of old people.  In a department of thirty, there … Continue reading

I have nothing to wear!

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I thought when I retired, clothes would be easy — jeans, casual tops depending on the season and sneakers. I didn’t want to dress like some old woman with elastic waistbands and stretchy clothes that doesn’t quite fit. Nor do I want to … Continue reading