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    Retiree’s Bucket List – Things to Do to Spice Up Your Retirement

    Dorothy Sander

    Retirement offers an exciting opportunity to embark on new adventures. Revisit forgotten hobbies and craft an itinerary filled with laughter and wisdom. Contrary to popular belief, creating a bucket list is not just…

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    LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE AFTER RETIREMENT

    Dorothy Sander

    Life after retirement starts out with a period of adjustment. While it may feel like a time of endings at first, it is also filled with possibilities and new beginnings. Getting older is…

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    ONE FRIDAY NIGHT

    Dorothy Sander

    One Friday Night: They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Sadly, I don’t have a picture, or a video which is what I really need to tell this story. My only…

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    YOUR CHILD IS LEAVING HOME – Now What?

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    TIPS TO HELP YOU FEEL FULFILLED ONCE AGAIN If your child is leaving home for the first time, you are probably experiencing the thoughts and feelings associated with empty nest syndrome. It can…

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    POST-COVID TRAVEL – Bumps and Blessings

    Dorothy Sander

    Post-Covid travel was not something I was sure we would be doing. But, Scott and I ventured away from our Covid-Castle last week, for the first time in over a year. It was…

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    TRAVEL ADVENTURE: NIGHT FLIGHT by Christy Steiger

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    When I booked my evening, no-stops flight from Chicago to Seattle, I was happy with the cheap fare. It was my first night flight.  I assumed that everyone would be tired and quiet.…

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I’m Dorothy Sander – Writer, midlife survivor and quiet guide for women navigating change

I believe midlife is not a crisis, but a sacred invitation. My writing explores what it means to live with depth, authenticity, and resilience — especially when the world insists we disappear. This is a space for soulful reflections, healing, and becoming.

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  • Not Just Quotes
    Inspiration for the Ever-Evolving Woman — from Transition to Transformation.
  • Pathway to a Happier You
    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
  • Caring for Mom
    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
  • Aging Abundantly: A Little Book of Hope
    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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  • Jung’s 7 Tasks of Aging
    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
  • 14 Top Movies Featuring Older Women
    Celebrating powerful, complex women on screen — stories we can see ourselves in.
  • There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Marriage
    A real talk reflection on long relationships, imperfection, and grace.
  • Adrenal Fatigue, Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue
    Naming what wears us down — and how to begin restoring what’s been lost.
  • Listen to the Silence
    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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