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Chicken Sitting in Suburbia

How minding other people’s chickens is igniting my own passion project.

5 min readJul 5, 2021

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Two Red Stars (a subbreed of the more famous Rhode Island Red) and two Barred Rocks wait for their breakfast. Copyright 2021 Susan B. Scheck.

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Knitting Up Love for the Animals

These rescue groups need your woolly skills.

3 min readMar 18, 2021

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A black cat is wrapped in a burgundy knitted blanket.

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Going Gray Is Keeping Me Young

Ambiguous feelings about aging are taking me out of my comfort zone.

4 min readMar 14, 2021

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A pair of female hands with black nail polish holds multicolored candles in front of a gray t-shirt.

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How to support a co-worker who’s lost a pet

Compassion is the action.

3 min readSep 4, 2018

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Man sitting at office desk petting big brown dog under his chin.

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10 Ways to Age-Proof Your Resume

Don’t let age bias disqualify you from the perfect job.

4 min readFeb 27, 2021

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10 Ways to Age-Proof Your Resume

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How Pet Sitting Restored My Happiness

Midlife pivots can bring freedom and confidence — and unexpected choices.

5 min readFeb 27, 2021

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Hand stroking a cat under her chin.

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You Are Not Your Work — And Don’t You Forget It

A full pandemic stop is the right time to remember your essence.

2 min readFeb 25, 2021

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A group of boys play with a ball in a forest clearing.

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When Your Co-workers Drink, but You Don’t

Smart strategies to avoid office awkwardness.

4 min readOct 10, 2018

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A glass of beer next to a keyboard and office equipment.

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Book Review:

The Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben

4 min readMay 23, 2017

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Book Review: A Kitchen Witch’s World of Magical Food, by Rachel Patterson

The book is like a culinary grimoire, waiting for you to write your own spells in the margins.

4 min readOct 12, 2015

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A bowl of fresh fruits, vegetables and cheese.

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Susan B. Scheck

Susan B. Scheck

I’m an eclectic soul, writing and wondering my way through life. Knitting, cats and genealogy are my passions — politics, other cultures and travel, too.

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