The Next Stage

This blog continues to chronicle my adventures in retirement or the 'next stage' of my life. Join me as I search for a simpler life as I re-learn to appreciate what I already have and to acknowledge that 'little people can make a difference'!

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

The last of the 25 days of Christmas...

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The last of the Christmas gatherings has been held and we are fast approaching New Year. On Christmas Eve when we had family here, I was c...

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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Christmas came to Alderley yesterday...and Day 2 Giveaway.

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Last post I wrote about the 'Christmas Lunch' yesterday, and showed a photo of the gift I wrapped up for the Secret Santa gift givin...

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Advent...

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Yep it's that busy and exciting time; the run up to Christmas. Of course when I was working it wasn't just a busy time, it was fre...

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Some more decorating...'old friends'

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In a previous post I mentioned that I have sorted through all the boxes of stored Christmas decorations and have found decorations tha...

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Some well loved decorations at our place...

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In 2008, DH and I travelled to the UK and Europe. At some of the tourist attractions, I noticed some very cute felt figures and I ended up...

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Maria: It's official, I am now a retired teacher. I started teaching in 1971 so I've had quite a long career with just one 6 year break from the classroom. I am looking forward to indulging in my passion for knitting, sewing, gardening and general homemaker skills.

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