Life380º is built on stories — our own, and those of people we admire.
Stories about retired life and travel.
Anecdotes on learning new things and embracing reinvention.
Reflections on using new tools, like AI, in everyday life,
and the unexpected lessons that turn up when our view gets a little wider.

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It’s Never Too Late

This morning, as the layers of mental fog slowly lifted, I awoke with a thought circulating. It started more as a feeling. Maybe triggered by a dream? Perhaps inspired by ending the prior day in awe of Olympic athletes?

DISCOVERIES

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Breathing Underwater for the First Time

My dad loved shows like Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom and The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau. He was endlessly curious and liked shows about wildlife or far-off places.

SHARED STORIES

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Teaching Through the Noise: A Retiring Teacher Looks Back, Forward, and Beyond

When Michele began teaching high school English nearly three decades ago, classrooms felt quieter. The biggest distractions were passing notes, wandering attention, and the everyday drama of teenage life.

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