Me Beyond The Middle

not done living. not done learning. not done becoming.

Me Beyond The Middle
  • EXPERIENCES
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  • LIFE
    • Aging & Perspective
    • Relationships & Family
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    • Books & Entertainment
    • Life Lately
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  • WELLNESS
    • Beauty & Self-image
    • Fitness
    • Healthy Aging
    • Mind & Well-Being
  • ABOUT
  • EXPERIENCES
    • Adventures
    • Baseball Quest
    • Golf & Recreation
    • Places & Memories
    • Travel
  • LIFE
    • Aging & Perspective
    • Relationships & Family
    • Retirement & Purpose
    • Personal Growth
  • LITTLE THINGS
    • Books & Entertainment
    • Life Lately
    • Simple Pleasures
    • Tuesday’s Ten
  • WELLNESS
    • Beauty & Self-image
    • Fitness
    • Healthy Aging
    • Mind & Well-Being
  • ABOUT

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  • Retirement & Purpose

    Rethinking Lazy in Retirement

    27 Feb 2026 /

    The author emphasizes the importance of intentional mental engagement in retirement through hobbies, learning, and creative practices to combat mental laziness. Small, achievable goals and new experiences foster curiosity, demonstrating…

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  • Retirement & Purpose

    Retirement and Minimalism: A Perfect Pair

    28 Oct 2023 /

    Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things that bring you joy and the removal of those that do not.” Joshua Becker I never made a conscious decision to become…

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  • Retirement & Purpose

    A Journey Through The Phases of Retirement

    10 May 2023 /

    Recently I came across an article about the phases of retirement.  It’s funny because, before this, I had only ever considered one phase.  The no longer working phase.  But life…

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  • Retirement & Purpose

    READY TO UNRETIRE? Here are 4 Ways to Get Back Into the Game

    19 Dec 2022 /

    When I made the decision to retire a few years back I did so with a plan to, at some point, take on a part-time job to fill my days…

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  • Retirement & Purpose

    5 FUN SKILLS TO LEARN IN RETIREMENT

    14 Sep 2022 /

    Retirement, although often thought of as an end, is in fact the perfect time to begin something new. Learning a new skill can keep us mentally and physically active while…

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  • Retirement & Purpose

    When to Retire: It’s Not Just about the Money

    25 Jul 2022 /

    Deciding when to retire is one of the biggest decisions you will make in a lifetime.  Most of us are waiting to reach a certain age or to achieve a…

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Hello! I am Joni ~ Welcome to my blog.

Navigating midlife and beyond brings plenty of changes, surprises, and challenges. Along the way, I'm also discovering a new sense of peace, purpose, and possibility. With a lifelong love of reading and an equally strong desire to write, sharing my experiences feels like a natural next chapter. I created Me Beyond the Middle to celebrate life after midlife—the good days, the hard days, the funny moments, the memories, and the adventures still waiting to unfold. Recently retired and living in a new state, I'm embracing this season with curiosity and a willingness to try new things. Whether I'm sharing personal stories, travel experiences, reflections, or the little moments that make life meaningful, I hope you'll find something here that makes you smile, reminisce, or feel a little less alone. I'm glad you're here.

Welcome to the journey.

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