Welcome to the Blog
What will you do with a week full of Saturdays?
If that question stirs something in you…
…curiosity, excitement, maybe even a little dread, you’re in the right place.
This blog is a space for the big questions and the quiet realizations that come with life’s biggest transitions. Whether you’re approaching retirement/rewirement, rethinking your identity beyond a job title, or just wondering what’s next, I’m here to help you imagine your life’s possibilities and take practical steps toward them.
Here, you’ll find real talk about aging, purpose, planning, and possibility. No fluff. No corporate speak. Just reflections, tools, and stories rooted in lived experience. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start.
Let’s make sure every year counts.
~Barb
I’m Turning 60 And I CANNOT Wait! | Said No One. Ever. Except Me.
Turning 60, the concept and the reality, is a big deal for most of us. Preparing for what it means is not usually understood as the same big deal. I...
“Let’s Set An Intention” | What Does That Even Mean?
Several months ago I was talking to a friend about making a weekend date for me to visit. When I said it I meant, Let's pick a date during the...
Did You Try Changing The Lightbulb? | Simple Solutions to Complex Problems
I have a floor lamp I simply love. It has sat in its corner, unlit for years. I want to take it somewhere for repair but it's so heavy I haven’t...
“WHAT THE HELL?”, she asked herself. | I Am Nearly 60 Years Old. And This Job Situation is Bull s**t.
I want to share a story about my very dear friend. She is not a client. I wish I was part of her incredible story. I was lucky enough to hear all...
Go Take a Hike | Read On to Learn Why This Experience Matters!
Last week, my husband, Herb, and I rented a luxurious Airbnb on the Northwest side of Tucson for 8 days to celebrate our “On Average 60th” birthday....
Do You Know a Man Who Gets Botox? | If Not, Why Not?
The topic of Botox injections keeps coming up in the most random ways in my life. I can’t explain why. I also can’t explain exactly what I find so...
I Found the Solution to Project Overwhelm | How I Crushed Cleaning Out the Garage
When I set my sights on a project it all seems like such a good idea. My latest one was cleaning and organizing our garage. And my husband, Herb and...
If You Could Calm Down Just One Feeling, What Would It Be? | I Shouted “ANXIETY” Out Loud While Listening to a Podcast.
Our feelings are personal truths (or, for the analytically-minded, data) that we can harness to steer us in the directions that best serve us. But...
Does Anyone Else Miss COVID Lockdown? | Life Seemed More Simple Then
Please understand that I tend to forget the chaos that was early-COVID lockdown empty shelves of toilet paper and the inability to buy paper towels....
Why Are We Aspiring to Perfectionism? Learning to Feel Comfortable with a Job Well Done
Do you brag about being a perfectionist or aspire to perfectionism? Many of us do. Usually, when people refer to themselves as being a...
Ready to Stop Wondering What’s Next?
Whether you want to work part-time, start something new, volunteer, travel, or finally do that thing you’ve been putting off, your next chapter deserves more than guesswork.
Let’s make a plan so you can start living it.
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Certified Professional Retirement/Rewirement Coach
Certified Career Transition Coach
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