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Repurposing isn't just about turning an old sweater into a decorative cushion, we can repurpose our very own selves into something new at any age. It's kind of exciting, pretty scary, and completely doable. Hopefully, it's also relatively entertaining.

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Writing, making art, pushing back against expectations. Grad school in my late 50s seemed like a good idea, but the divorce wasn’t part of the plan. 😂 So far, so good. Listening and learning.