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02
Feb
I’m reaching the point in my life where I have to make a major decision. Is it time to fully retire? I’ve been retired from public-school teaching for almost thirteen years, but I have continued to teach private music lessons since that decision in 2007. I’d like to say I’m confident in my decision-making skills, but for some reason, this decision scares me. What will I do with my time that has been filled with students? They have literally been…..
20
Mar
I think I’m ready to retire. Oh, don’t let my statement fool you. I’ve been retired from public school teaching for 11 years, but I just couldn’t let the kids go. I’ve continued teaching private music students on every musical instrument since my official retirement. I retired seven years ago from serving churches after 40 years of service, but I still fill in for churches when their musicians need vacations or medical leave. And just recently as I was accompanying…..
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