My journey as a 3rd Act Gypsy had been years in the planning but officially began in 2015 when I volunteered to be laid off from my Corporate World job. I bought a one-way ticket to Barcelona with the intent to discover my own voice and share my travel adventures through my blog.
Over time, it has become so much more as I deepen the discovery and exploration of life after the 9-5 routine.
Today, I dedicate this space to current and future 3rdAct Gypsies. Through my reflections, foibles and experiences, it is my sincere hope to inspire you to discover your own unique path and plan for your 3rd Act.
If you are entering this phase or beginning to think about it, welcome. More than anything, I look forward to hearing from, and learning from, all of you that join this community. Let’s hit the road and see what life has in store for us!
Choosing Books Over Reality
In the last few months, I’ve discovered that retreating into the world of books has kept me sane. I worry that reading too much is a sign of denial, but right now, I’m choosing books over reality. If you’re in the same emotional space, I’ll offer my personal favorites for your consideration.
A Matter of Choice
My grandson turns one today, and it has been a blessed (if exhausting) year for all of us. I know we’ve welcomed him into the
It’s a Sign: Harvesting My Front Yard
This month, I offer the latest installment in my occasional and unpredictable series entitled It’s a Sign. ~ ~ ~ It’s harvest time in Northern
Pura Vida
I’m standing on a small metal platform that wraps around a large tree in the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest. The day is clear
The Kindness of Strangers
This month, I met my nephew, his best friend, and my two cousins in San Diego for the California King Tides. While the term “King
How to Welcome a Grandson
After forty weeks of anticipation, it was time to greet my first grandchild. The focus had been on the health and care of my daughter-in-law
Memories of Mushy Meals
My childhood memories of meals are mushy. Like most of the food my mother served us each night. No one would accuse her of being
Reasons for Seasons
I’m sitting here watching the last baseball game of the Giants’ season. My eyes are filled with tears as I watch Brandon Crawford, their all-star
Curating a New Perspective
A recent art exhibit helped me curate a new persepctive on the world and inspried me to let go of my perfectionist inner critic.