Re-tired: New Tread

The gals talk about their youthful introductions to Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem and how the first impressions changed and developed. Both women were incredible models of feminism and hope. We honor their legacies...

How often do you wish you could reach out for your mom? It can hit hard for those who have lost their mothers. There's something so unquantifiable about the unconditional presence, the comfort and safety that Mom...

Does it really provide social security? When it's a small amount to begin with, then threatened to be cut by 25%, what do you do? Metaphors fly with Sue and Tina: flea bites and pitbull attacks, rent being the cost of...

Sue hit some spike strips on her trip to Medicare coverage, and the gals want to dispel some common misconceptions and assumptions. Most importantly, know your own specific situation. For teachers, especially single...

When it comes to Mama Bear, Tina and Sue agree on the importance of protecting their cubs, and also equipping them with skills and self worth that only healthy love can instill. Sharing children, whether youths or...

Tina was born and raised an only child. Sue second of four siblings. Ironically, Tina raised multiple children and Sue had an only child. The gals discuss the myths and truths of lonely, spoiled children and the joys of...

The gals continue to learn important life lessons from the dogs in their lives. In continuation from the last two weeks, Tina and Sue discuss the value of standing up for the values of fairness, kindness, and...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...