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A gentle place for stories, reflection,

and creative living

Especially for those in this reflective season of life

As I find myself thinking more about retirement, what I want it to look like, feel like, and mean—I keep coming back to one simple idea: this season of life isn’t about stopping. It’s about choosing what matters most.

More and more people are looking for creative ideas, ways to stay engaged, inspired, and connected while sharing what they’ve learned over a lifetime.

For me, that choice has led to writing children’s books inspired by nature, early literacy, and the quiet moments that shape childhood. What began as a creative spark slowly grew into a meaningful part of my life, one that brings joy, connection, and purpose through storytelling.

If you’re in (or approaching) retirement and feel a quiet tug to create, share, or leave something behind, whether or not you have grandchildren, you’re in the right place.

Why children’s books make meaningful creative projects in retirement

Children’s books are small, but they carry big things, and they are a powerful form of storytelling:

Memories that deserve to be remembered
Family stories waiting to be shared
Values, wonder, and love passed from one generation to the next

You don’t need to be a writer to tell a story. You simply need a memory, a feeling, or a moment you’d love your grandchildren (or any child) to hold onto.

Writing children’s books can be a beautiful creative project; flexible, reflective, and deeply meaningful.

A gentle, purpose-filled approach to creative retirement

I believe retirement doesn’t have to be rushed or productivity-driven. It can be:

Slow and intentional
Rooted in creativity
Connected to family and nature
Supportive of both joy and income

Here, we talk about creative living in retirement, storytelling as legacy, and how simple ideas can grow into something lasting.

Explore creative retirement ideas and storytelling

On The Blog
Thoughtful reflections on creative retirement, writing children’s books, storytelling as legacy, and finding purpose in this next chapter of life.

Resources (Coming Soon)
Story prompts, gentle guides, and inspiration for grandparents ready to explore their own creative path.

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Whether you’re here to read, reflect, or quietly imagine what might be possible, I’m glad you found your way here.

Pull up a chair. There’s time.

— Cheryl

There’s no right way to arrive here.
No expectation to create, share, or decide anything today.

This is simply a quiet space for stories, reflection, and creative living in this season of life.

You’re welcome to wander at your own pace.

There’s time.

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