was rusty. I knew that. Years of speaking mostly to my children and neighbors had left me less confident, and I sometimes struggled to find the right words.
But I could still read.
I could still think.
I could still learn.
I searched for courses in accounting, business administration, and office management. I looked at programs for adults returning to education after a long break. I read about professional qualifications and flexible study schedules.
Some of the information overwhelmed me.
I closed several pages and opened them again.
Then I
