It takes a village, and that's why teachers say, "The buck stops here!" Teachers take their jobs to heart. Tina and Sue still feel the frustration of that burden passionately when it comes to their colleagues who are on the front lines of teaching today. The loss of common sense undermines the value of truth-telling and standing up for what is right.

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The proverb says that it takes a village to raise a child. The wisdom is in understanding that diverse perspectives and shared guidance by a caring community can best support the growth of children. Tina notes that the proverb actually extends to all of us throughout all the stages of our lives. Part of that sensibility is showing up with the latest "innovation" in the classroom (and hopefully, parenting) of limiting screen time. It takes a village and it takes personal connection.

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Elder women enter menopause so as to provide the bounty of the Grandmother Effect. In the times of early humans, post menopausal were free to care for young, carry lifesaving memories, and enrich their culture. Evolution is smart like that. So why isn't modern society up on this wisdom? Can we restore or regain the valuing of our elders?

References:

‘What Did Ancient Humans Do When They Got Old?’

Franz Explainer and Rebuca

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Tina describes confronting denial and fear - and the long wait for an appointment - to have her recent surgery. It's important for women to share their health concerns in order to provide information and support. Health concerns also remind us to CARPE DIEM. Don't wait! Let simple things like a favorite song touch your soul and remind you of the wisdom we all know to live each day.

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Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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Happy 250th birthday to our beautiful country! The gals try to move their focus from the negative sideshow of politics that is festering right now, to positive memories of their childhood celebration of the Bicentennial way back in 1976. The wish is for unity and true patriotism.

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Please enjoy our first ENCORE episode, 'A Teacher Makes the Decision'. It's been two years since our dear colleague and friend, Sharon Davies, joined Tina and Sue as their guest for this episode of Re-tired. While very personal to her career path, her experiences & insights are incredibly relatable by teachers everywhere. Subjects include impacts of the pandemic, feeling invisible, supply shortages, health, expanding on a passion, and celebration. Don't miss Sharon's poem at the end of the podcast -- it's gritty, joyous, and real.

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What IS the topic? Small talk, ABCs, the worst, missing friends and neighbors? Yep, and more. Talking sport is like talking politics or religion. The gals talk around the worst and keep it positive, although a few explicit words slip in. At least they don't talk about gardening.

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Tina is on the road to southern California, with Jiji in the backseat. She is disappointed to find out that the inquiries about guest offers on the pod are AI generated scams. Sue talks about how Mimi is no longer riding shotgun. Our dog friends certainly do teach us, from life cycle and responsibility, to foreshadowing what our own aging is like. They remind us to make the decision to remember the blessing it is to have had them impact so.

Tina's in for a surprise! Sharon shows up for a surprise visit, just in time for the end of the school year. Sharon rereads her EPIC re-tirement poem, and the gals feel the feels. The three re-tired teacher friends offer their respects to those still in the trenches, and even offer some wisdom that may offer hope. Certainly, remember the good stuff!

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Tina and Sue start off talking about the challenging changes in the cigar business, then end up stressing the importance of being an upstander. It's interesting and fun seeing where conversations turn.

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Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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