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🎙️290 – Retirement Purpose: Why Happiness Doesn’t Automatically Follow – Henry Quinlan

Staff Writer — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

What really happens after the retirement celebration ends?

In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette talks with Henry Quinlan about why retirement doesn’t automatically lead to happiness. You’ll learn how to find purpose after leaving work, why many people struggle with identity in retirement, and how reflecting on your life story can create meaning and connection.

What We Cover:

Retirement doesn’t equal happiness — Many people focus only on finances and feel lost afterward
Identity and letting go of status — Struggling to move beyond past roles limits future fulfillment
Memoir writing as therapy — Reflecting on life helps create meaning and legacy
Social connection in retirement — Especially challenging for men without built-in communities
Finding purpose through giving — Contribution creates more fulfillment than accumulation

About the Guest:

Henry Quinlan is the founder and CEO of Omni Publishing Company and a lifelong publishing professional who, after retirement, shifted his focus to helping seniors tell their stories. Through hundreds of talks and his work with the MIT AgeLab, he explores how retirees can find meaning, build connections, and rethink happiness in later life.

Links & Resources:

Website: https://www.goldenyearslibrary.com/

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Beyond Retirement themes discussed:

Purpose & Meaning in Retirement
Identity After Work
Personal Growth & Lifelong Learning
Mindset & Self-Talk
Resilience & Emotional Strength
Community & Connection
Creating a Fulfilling Routine
Courage, Confidence & Taking Action
Life Transitions & Reinvention

Topics:

retirement identity, purpose after retirement, happiness in retirement, life after work, retirement transition, memoir writing, legacy, social connection, men in retirement

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🎙️288 – Living Intentionally After Retirement: From Striving to Thriving – Denise Taylor

Staff Writer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:50 +0000

In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette talks with Denise Taylor about rethinking life after full-time work. They discuss how to shift from striving to thriving, why curiosity is essential for aging well, and how to create a more intentional rhythm in your life.

What’s Covered:

The evolution of retirement — From rest and recovery to reinvention and choice
Identity beyond work — Who you are when your title disappears
Being vs doing — Why constant productivity may be holding you back
Curiosity and aging — How staying curious supports wellbeing
Intentional living — Choosing rhythm, meaning, and presence over pressure

About the Guest:
Denise Taylor is a chartered psychologist and later-life specialist who has spent decades helping people navigate retirement and midlife transitions. After years of coaching others, she is now focusing on writing and exploring what she calls “conscious aging”—a more thoughtful, intentional approach to later life grounded in both research and lived experience.

Links & Resources:

Website: https://denisetaylor.co.uk/

Substack: https://ageingreimagined.substack.com/

Beyond Retirement themes discussed:

Purpose & Meaning in Retirement
Identity After Work
Personal Growth & Lifelong Learning
Mindset & Self-Talk
Resilience & Emotional Strength
Community & Connection
Health, Fitness & Aging Well
Creating a Fulfilling Routine
Courage, Confidence & Taking Action
Life Transitions & Reinvention

Topics:
living intentionally after retirement, identity after work, purpose after retirement, aging well, curiosity and aging, retirement mindset, life after full-time work

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🎙️286 – Reconnecting Through Music After Retirement – Scott Walker & Lootfish

Staff Writer — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:00:01 +0000

In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette talks with Scott Walker, a newly retired executive turned musician, along with the team behind Lootfish, about reconnecting with passion and friendships after retirement. You’ll learn how to rediscover old interests, rebuild meaningful connections, and create a fulfilling post-career life.

What We Cover:

Rediscovering identity after retirement — Returning to passions that were set aside during career years
The power of music and shared experiences — How creative outlets strengthen connection and fulfillment
Technology enabling connection — How Lootfish allows musicians to collaborate remotely in real time
Rebuilding long-term friendships — Staying connected through consistent shared activity
Creating a meaningful retirement event — Turning a retirement party into a milestone experience

About the Guests:

Scott Walker is a recently retired executive who returned to his early passion for music after stepping away from a 35-year career. By reconnecting with his former bandmates and performing again, he has redefined what retirement can look like.

Alongside him, Patrick Finn and Whitney Winkles are part of Lootfish, a company focused on helping musicians collaborate remotely through low-latency technology, enabling real-time online music.

Links & Resources:

The Resistors: https://theresistors.com
Their story: https://lutefish.com/blogs/the-hook/finding-the-groove-again-38-years-later-with-a-little-help-from-a-lutefish-stream
Evan Walker (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1s9kO42Yz9yhP7RGDI08d9
Lutefish: https://lutefish.com/
NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants): https://namm.org
Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta): https://sobatl.com

Beyond Retirement themes discussed:

Purpose & Meaning in Retirement
Identity After Work
Personal Growth & Lifelong Learning
Resilience & Emotional Strength
Community & Connection
Creating a Fulfilling Routine
Courage, Confidence & Taking Action
Life Transitions & Reinvention

Topics:

retirement identity, life after retirement, reconnecting with old friends, hobbies after retirement, music and aging, creative outlets in retirement, building community, remote collaboration, staying connected after retirement, meaningful retirement activities

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🎙️284 – Are You Living in Your Wheel House – with Kim Costa

Staff Writer — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:00:06 +0000

In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette talks with Kim Costa about finding the right place to live in retirement.

You’ll learn why retirement is a “third life”, not an ending, how life changes can cause your “perfect home” not to fit anymore, and practical ways to stay put, if that’s what you want, plus how to clarify what’s working for you.

What we cover

Why retirement is a “third life,” not an ending
The Wheelhouse Method: using eight life areas to clarify what’s working and what isn’t
How life changes (empty nest, health shifts, career ending, family moving) can make a once-perfect home stop fitting
Downsizing options: lock-and-leave living, reducing maintenance, and freeing up equity
Practical ways to stay put: “shut down” unused floors, adjust thermostats, and reduce cleaning/expenses
Repurposing rooms for who you are now (hobbies, writing, yoga, podcasting)
The most neglected area on the wheel: spirituality (connection to nature, grounding, sunlight)
Avoiding “should” decisions (e.g., moving somewhere because it’s what people do)
Try-it-first strategies: house-sitting, seasonal stays, and inviting family to test a destination home
Biggest regret drivers: moving too fast, not thinking it through, and market pressure

Key takeaways

Your home should match your current life stage. What worked at 25 may not work at 60.
Fix the pain point—but don’t create a new problem. Consider health care access, finances, and connection before you leap.
Enjoyment is allowed. Retirement is a season to reclaim what you loved—and design your space to support it.
Small changes count. You can often improve fit by repurposing rooms and reducing unused space.

Kim Costa, a top 5% Realtor with Atlanta Fine Homes & Sotheby’s International Realty and creator of the Wheel House Method, shares how to use a Wheel-of-Life approach to decide whether to stay, go, or renovate in retirement. You’ll hear why “home” is more than square footage, how life changes create a “void” your current space may no longer fill, and how to make choices that support enjoyment and personal growth in your next chapter.

Her new book, Live in Your Wheel House, is available now for preorder and ships March 24th! https://amazon.com/dp/B0GKTB5Z7C

Connect with Kim:

Website: lifestylefoundations.com
Socials: KimECosta

Listen to the podcast

This episode explores:

- Life-change triggers for moving (career end, empty nest, health shifts, grandkids geography)
- Home fit vs life-stage fit (“forever home” meaning changes from 20 to 60)
- Lock-and-leave downsizing and maintenance reduction (yard, shoveling, taxes, upkeep)
- Eight-area “wheel of life” scoring to identify a “flat tire” driving a move
- Mobility-proofing and aging-in-place considerations (primary bedroom location, stairs, access)
- Repurposing unused rooms for second-act interests (writing, yoga, podcasting, hobbies)

Themes:

- Identity After Work
- Personal Growth & Lifelong Learning
- Community & Connection
- Health, Fitness & Aging Well
- Creating a Fulfilling Routine
- Life Transitions & Reinvention

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🎙️282 – Midlife is Priceless, Not A Crisis – with Sairan Aqrawi

Staff Writer — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:26 +0000

In this inspiring episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie sits down with Sairan Aqrawi, a civil engineer, certified coach, and founder of the Gem Thrive Academy. From STEM to soul-searching, Sairan shares how she helps women over 50 rediscover their “hidden gem” — a unique passion, gift, or calling buried under years of work, family, and obligation.

Whether it’s painting, public speaking, or building furniture in your garage, your gem doesn’t need to make money to be meaningful. Sairan’s bold, no-nonsense approach helps women reclaim midlife.

Key Discussion Points:

What Is a Hidden Gem?
• How Sairan defines a core genius or life task
• Why women’s talents often get buried under career and caregiving
Midlife as a Launchpad, Not a Crisis
• Why 50+ is the perfect time to reflect and reset
• Rejecting terms like “empty nest” and “midlife crisis”
Coaching with Clarity, Action, and Consistency
• Sairan’s 3-month transformation model for women
• Why clarity is the foundation of any successful change
Redefining Success After Retirement
• Not every passion needs to become a business
• Celebrating and sharing talents just for joy
The Emotional Reality of Reinvention
• Fear of failure and cultural conditioning
• Building confidence through competence
The Power of Identity and Integration
• Balancing engineering and emotional intelligence
• Using both IQ and EQ to lead and thrive

To find out more about Sairan and the GemThrive Academy, visit sairanaqrawi.com

Beyond Retirement themes discussed:

Purpose & Meaning in Retirement
Identity After Work
Personal Growth & Lifelong Learning
Mindset & Self-Talk
Courage, Confidence & Taking Action
Life Transitions & Reinvention

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🎙️280 – Retirement Interrupted: Reclaiming the Plan when it Changes – with Tony & Soozie Cisneros

Staff Writer — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:04 +0000

On this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette welcomes Soozie and Tony Cisneros, a couple whose retirement dreams took an unexpected turn. Just as they prepared to embark on new adventures together, both received life-changing cancer diagnoses—on the very same day.

In this candid conversation, Soozie and Tony share the shock and uncertainty of facing treatment, the ways their family and community rallied around them, and the powerful role faith played in their journey. From setbacks to milestones, and finally reclaiming their freedom, their story is one of resilience, hope, and finding new meaning in life after the unimaginable.

Whether you’re approaching retirement or already there, this episode offers inspiration and wisdom on facing the unexpected and supporting one another along the way.

Key Topics Covered:

Retirement Expectations vs Reality

Planning a life of travel and freedom
Receiving simultaneous cancer diagnoses

Navigating Treatment as a Couple

Different journeys: radiation vs non-surgical care
Emotional and logistical challenges of supporting each other

The Role of Family and Faith

Support from kids, including shaving their heads
How spiritual grounding helped them persevere

Redefining Retirement After Illness

Embracing each day with intention
Reframing ‘lost time’ as a second chance

Lessons in Resilience

What they’ve learned about strength and partnership
Advice for others facing unexpected setbacks

Listen to the podcast here

Beyond Retirement themes discussed:

Purpose & Meaning in Retirement
Mindset & Self-Talk
Resilience & Emotional Strength
Community & Connection
Health, Fitness & Aging Well
Life Transitions & Reinvention

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🎙️278 – Retirement Reimagined – with Lynn Katz

Staff Writer — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:00:17 +0000

In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette talks with Lynn Katz, retired school principal, author, and Board of Education member, about redefining life after retirement. You’ll learn how to transition from a demanding career into a more intentional lifestyle, how creativity can emerge in unexpected ways, and how to stay open to growth, plus a simple mindset shift you can try this week.

What We Cover:

Why retirement is not an ending but a shift in energy and priorities — moving from constant urgency to intentional living
How Lynn transitioned from school principal to published author — discovering creativity after a full career
The difference between schedules and goals in retirement — why structure doesn’t have to disappear
Staying open to new experiences — from writing to painting to playing the ukulele
Why you don’t need a perfect retirement plan — and how figuring it out as you go can work

About the Guest:
Lynn Katz is a retired school principal, author, and Board of Education member who has embraced retirement as a time for growth, creativity, and contribution. After decades in a high-demand leadership role, she transitioned into writing fiction and exploring new creative outlets. Her work reflects her deep experience in education and her belief that retirement can be one of the most fulfilling and expansive stages of life.

Links & Resources:
• Website: https://www.lynnkatzauthor.com

• Books: The Surrogate, Chester and the Magic 8 Ball

• Newsletter/Blog: Available through her website

Beyond Retirement Themes Discussed:

Personal growth after retirement
Identity and lifestyle shifts
Creative reinvention
Learning and exploration

Topics:
life after retirement, personal growth in retirement, retirement lifestyle design, retirement routines, finding purpose after retirement, creative life after work, retirement transition, identity after career, retirement planning mindset, meaningful retirement

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Yes with Limits

Staff Writer — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:10:37 +0000

Helping Adult Kids Without Derailing Your Retirement (How to Say Yes with Limits)

You want to help your adult kids. Of course you do.

But there’s a quiet fear many retired parents carry: If I keep saying yes, will I still be okay? And right behind that fear is the guilt: What kind of parent thinks about their own security first?

Here’s the truth: helping your kids and protecting your retirement aren’t opposites. You can do both, when your “yes” comes with clear limits, a plan, and a conversation that doesn’t leave you resentful.

Why this gets harder in retirement (even if you planned well)

When you were working, there was a built-in safety net: future income.

In retirement, your resources are more finite—money, energy, and time. So when an adult child needs support, it can feel like the stakes are higher:

You’re protecting the life you worked decades to build
You’re also protecting your relationship with your child
You may be navigating your own identity shift: Who am I now, and what do I want this season to be about?

This is part of the life side of retirement: learning how to be generous without disappearing.

The most common ways retirement support “leaks” happen

This isn’t about one big cheque. It’s usually the slow drip:

Covering a bill “just this once” (again)
Paying for groceries, gas, or phone plans
Helping with rent or a security deposit
Co-signing a loan
Letting them move in “for a few weeks” that turns into months
Becoming the default childcare solution

None of these are wrong. They just need boundaries, because unplanned generosity can quietly become your new fixed expense.

A simple framework: The 3-part “Yes with Limits” plan

When your adult child asks for help, you don’t need to decide in the moment. You need a repeatable plan.

1) Decide your non-negotiables first

Before you talk numbers, get clear on what you’re protecting.

Ask yourself:

What does “financially safe” mean for me right now?
What expenses must be covered no matter what?
What would make me feel anxious or resentful?

Retirement rule of thumb: If helping them creates chronic stress, it’s too much, even if you can technically afford it.

2) Set a “family support budget” (so you’re not negotiating every time)

This is the fastest way to reduce guilt and conflict.

Pick a number you can give without harming your essentials, monthly or yearly.

If you use it, great.
If you don’t, it stays yours.

This turns support into a planned choice, not an emotional emergency.

3) Make your yes specific: amount, timeline, and conditions

A healthy yes is clear.

Instead of: “We’ll help you out.”

Try:

Amount: “We can contribute $___.”
Timeline: “For ___ months.”
Conditions: “While you’re doing ___ (job search, budgeting plan, debt repayment, etc.).”
Review date: “Let’s revisit on ___.”

Clarity is kindness. It prevents misunderstandings on both sides.

What to say (scripts you can actually use)

If you tend to say yes too fast, these give you a calm pause.

Script 1: The pause (no guilt, no drama)

“I love you, and I want to help. Let me look at our budget and come back to you tomorrow.”

Script 2: The bounded yes

“We can help with $___ for ___ months. After that, we need to stop. Let’s set a date to review how things are going.”

Script 3: The no that protects the relationship

“We can’t contribute money right now without putting our retirement at risk. What we can do is help you make a plan and talk through options.”

Script 4: The boundary with housing

“You can stay with us for ___ weeks. We’ll agree on house rules and a move-out plan now, so it doesn’t get messy later.”

Script 5: The co-sign boundary

“We don’t co-sign loans. We’re happy to help you explore alternatives and compare options.”

The emotional part: why boundaries feel so hard

If you’re struggling, it’s not because you’re weak. It’s because you care.

Many retired parents carry old stories like:

“Good parents sacrifice.”
“If I say no, I’m abandoning them.”
“They’ll think I don’t love them.”

But retirement is your second act. You’re allowed to build a life you enjoy and be supportive.

A boundary isn’t rejection. It’s a way to stay generous without becoming the safety net forever.

Red flags: when helping starts to derail your retirement

If any of these are true, it’s time to reset:

You’re using credit to help them
You’re dipping into emergency savings repeatedly
You’re avoiding your own needs (healthcare, home repairs, travel)
You feel resentment building
You’re afraid to look at the numbers

If you recognized yourself in that list, take a breath. You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.

A quick “reset” you can do this week

Pick a number you can give annually without stress.
Name your boundary (timeline, amount, conditions).
Write one script you’ll use next time.
Schedule a check-in with yourself monthly: “Is my support still aligned with the life I’m building?”

That last question matters. Because you’re not just protecting money, you’re protecting your time, peace, and purpose.

Want my “Yes with Limits” checklist?

If you’d like, I can send you a simple one-page checklist you can use before you offer support, so your yes is clear, calm, and aligned with your retirement.

Join the Beyond Retirement email list and I’ll share it with you (plus practical ideas for the life side of retirement—purpose, routines, relationships, and what comes next).

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🎙️276 – Don’t Retire From Life – with Ron Sowell

Staff Writer — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:00:31 +0000

In this episode of Beyond Retirement, Jacquie Doucette talks with Ron Sowell, lifelong musician and NPR musical director, about living with passion beyond traditional retirement. You’ll learn how to follow your intuition, why creativity never retires, and how to choose happiness daily.

What We Cover:

Following intuition over expectations — Ron’s decision to choose music over law school
Creativity as a lifelong path — why artists don’t “retire” from what they love
Designing a fulfilling life — building days around passion, relationships, and purpose
Aging vs. growing old — why mindset determines how we experience later life
The power of gratitude — how starting the day intentionally shapes everything
Happiness as a choice — how perspective creates your lived experience

About the Guest:

Ron Sowell is a lifelong musician, singer-songwriter, and performer who has spent decades exploring the transformative power of music. From live performances to songwriting and teaching, Ron’s career reflects a deep commitment to creativity and personal expression. He is also the musical director for NPR’s Mountain Stage, where he collaborates with world-class artists and continues to evolve his craft.

Links & Resources:

Website: https://ronsowell.com
Facebook: Ron Sowell Music
Album: Dance Till the Music Stops (available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube)

Beyond Retirement themes discussed:

Purpose & Meaning in Retirement
Personal Growth & Lifelong Learning
Mindset & Self-Talk
Resilience & Emotional Strength
Community & Connection
Health, Fitness & Aging Well
Creating a Fulfilling Routine
Courage, Confidence & Taking Action
Life Transitions & Reinvention

Topics:

life after retirement, purpose after retirement, creativity in later life, aging mindset, happiness as a choice, living intentionally, retirement identity, passion after retirement

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Reclaiming Curiosity After Retirement

Staff Writer — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:34:10 +0000

TL;DR

Curiosity often gets crowded out by career efficiency.
You don’t need a “new passion,” just small experiments.
Try a two-week test, follow your energy, and keep it social.

Reclaiming Curiosity After A Career

Retirement can feel like stepping out of a fast-moving river. For years, your days were shaped by deadlines, responsibilities, and other people’s expectations. Then suddenly, the calendar opens up, and instead of freedom, you might feel oddly flat.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re adjusting.

One of the most powerful (and underrated) tools for a meaningful retirement is curiosity. Not the “take a course and reinvent yourself overnight” kind. The gentle, human kind: noticing what you’re drawn to, asking questions, and giving yourself permission to explore.

Why curiosity often disappears during a long career

Curiosity doesn’t usually vanish. It gets crowded out.
During a career, you’re rewarded for:

Being efficient
Being competent
Being dependable
Having answers

Curiosity, on the other hand, asks you to:

Slow down
Try things you’re not good at (yet)
Ask questions without knowing where they’ll lead
Risk “wasting time”

That can feel uncomfortable, especially for high achievers who built their identity on being capable.

Curiosity is not a hobby. It's a way of living.

When people think about a fulfilling retirement, they often jump straight to activities: travel, golf, volunteering, a part-time job.

But curiosity comes before the activity. Curiosity is the internal spark that says:

“I wonder if I’d enjoy that.”
“What would happen if I tried?”
“What do I want to learn next?”

It’s also what helps you build a life that feels like it belongs to you, not just a life that looks good on paper.

The hidden fear behind "I don't know what I like anymore."

A common retirement moment is realizing you don’t know what you want.
That can be scary, because it raises questions like:

“What if I choose wrong?”
“What if I’m not good at anything else?”
“What if I try and it’s embarrassing?”

Here’s the reframe: curiosity doesn’t require commitment. You’re not choosing your “new identity.” You’re simply collecting information.

6 practical ways to reclaim curiosity (without overwhelming yourself)

1) Start with micro-curiosity

You don’t need a big passion project. Start small.
Try one of these prompts:

“What have I always been mildly interested in?”
“What did I enjoy before life got busy?”
“What do I click on, watch, or read without forcing myself?”

Then take a tiny step: borrow a library book, watch a beginner video, or visit a local event for 30 minutes.

2) Give yourself permission to be a beginner

Retirement is one of the few seasons where you can be new at things again.
Pick something where your only job is to show up:

A beginner art class
A language conversation group
A community choir
A walking club
A gardening workshop

You’re not proving anything. You’re practicing being curious.

3) Use the “two-week experiment” rule

Curiosity thrives when there’s an exit ramp.
Choose one small experiment and commit to it for two weeks:

Two classes
Two meetups
Two practice sessions

At the end, ask:

Did I feel more energized or more drained?
Would I do this again if nobody knew?
What did I learn about myself?

4) Follow the energy, not the outcome

A career trains you to focus on results.
Curiosity trains you to notice energy.
After an activity, rate it from 1–10:

Enjoyment (Did I like it?)
Engagement (Did time pass quickly?)
Afterglow (Did I feel good afterward?)

You don’t need perfect scores. You’re looking for patterns.

5) Build a “curiosity menu”

Instead of one big goal, create a short list of options you can rotate through.
Example curiosity menu:

One physical activity (walking group, swimming, yoga)
One creative activity (photography, writing, painting)
One social activity (volunteering, book club)
One learning activity (history lectures, language app)

This keeps life interesting without turning retirement into another full-time job.

6) Make curiosity social

Curiosity grows faster with other people.
Try:

Asking a friend to join you for a class “just once”
Attending a community event and staying for 20 minutes
Volunteering in a role that lets you learn (museum guide, community garden, mentorship)

If you’re rebuilding community in retirement, shared curiosity is a great bridge.

What curiosity gives you (that productivity never could)

Curiosity helps you:

Create structure without rigidity
Build new friendships naturally
Strengthen your identity beyond your job title
Stay mentally active in a way that feels enjoyable
Discover meaning through exploration, not pressure

In other words: it helps you build a retirement that feels alive.

A simple next step (do this today)

Choose one question and answer it honestly:

What am I curious about right now—even a little?
What’s one small way I could explore it this week?

Then put it on your calendar.

Not because you “should.”

Because you’re allowed.

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