Tag: Retirement

When Pretty is No Longer Necessary

~ sbnlynch

I don't know when it happened. It used to be that when I looked in the mirror all I saw was a doe-eyed, beautiful, unblemished façade staring back at me. Even with scant eyebrows, I most often thought myself to be reasonably attractive. I always enjoyed a full head of hair. Even through the multiple … Continue reading When Pretty is No Longer Necessary

Who Will Listen When We Are Old

~ sbnlynch

I have come to the conclusion that one of my best qualities is that I am a good listener. The older I get I tend to attract those who talk—a lot. Usually, they are women who are older than myself. They are widows, or divorcees. They have children, but they have set their children free … Continue reading Who Will Listen When We Are Old

Now, About That Budget: Contemplations, Meditations, and Affirmations on How to, At Least, Start Thinking About Creating a Budget at Any Age

~ sbnlynch

Many of us have nursed a rather complicated relationship with money over the years. So, if you were not prone to budgeting before you were fifty years old, getting started might be a bit of a challenge. In the past, and for myself, getting money was not necessarily difficult— it was holding it that created … Continue reading Now, About That Budget: Contemplations, Meditations, and Affirmations on How to, At Least, Start Thinking About Creating a Budget at Any Age

On the Quest for a Doctor Who Gives a Damn

~ sbnlynch

We've read the history. We've heard the stories...stories about Black women (and Black men) whose bodies have been used for experimentation. We know that they think Black women don't feel pain. We are not their delicate, examples of femininity. We ask for medication because we are addicted. This, along with the general mistrust of the … Continue reading On the Quest for a Doctor Who Gives a Damn

Who Taught Us How to Retire?

~ sbnlynch

When we think about images of retirement in American society it looks a lot like the images that we are given about the American dream. Usually there are white people in the image where one is given a loving sendoff by co-workers on a job where one worked for many years. One is given a … Continue reading Who Taught Us How to Retire?

The Cusp of a Life Reclaimed

~ sbnlynch

Remember when Congresswoman Maxine Waters said, “Reclaiming my time, reclaiming my time!” January 26, 2024 will be my last day on a job. It feels a little like the eve of a significant holiday, or a graduation. All week long, I have felt this momentum, and I have been trying to take long, deep breaths. … Continue reading The Cusp of a Life Reclaimed

What Would You Do If You Had All Day?

~ sbnlynch

Working from home full time for the last three years has shown me all the things that I could have done if I'd just had the time—housework notwithstanding. At the beginning of the pandemic supervisors and directors insisted that work/life balance was a thing and should be considered. “Make sure you’re taking your breaks.” They … Continue reading What Would You Do If You Had All Day?