I turned 70 about six months ago and have noticed some changes in my physical ability, endurance and strength. I’m still very active, hiking up mountain trails at least once a week, doing strength training with a personal trainer one afternoon a week, working several mornings as a chef and take my dog for a mile jaunt almost every day…

I wrote an article for Sixty and Me in 2020 entitled Don’t Be Afraid to Do Something Badly… At First. It was inspired by the boredom associated with the pandemic restrictions, resulting in having…

I recently watched a podcast with bestselling author and Professor of Psychiatry, Michael Easter, discussing his book, The Comfort Crisis, in which he examines how our physical health and mental wellbeing have evolved as our lives became easier…

I remember as a small child accompanying my mother to doctor’s appointments. Specifically, I remember sitting quietly listening and watching as the doctor lectured her about her weight, prescribing treatments, tests and regimens for her to follow…

I’ve suffered with gastrointestinal issues literally all my life. Even as a small child I would get a stomach ache whenever I was anxious about something. I was also a picky eater, and I’m sure the limited variety of fruits and vegetables in my diet contributed to the condition…

It’s been a tumultuous year so far, with lots going on personally, as well as unsettling current events on a global scale. All around me it seems friends and family are struggling with health issues, mental health, conflict and uncertainty. And I’m certainly not feeling my usual optimistic, ambitious self…

Life’s disappointments, sudden change, loss and grief seem to come in waves. They strike upon a calm beach and a peaceful mind out of nowhere, washing away all that once felt secure. I’ve been basking in the sun for some time, feeling quite content. I didn’t expect it to last forever…

Recently, I came down with a terrible bug that progressed quickly and mercilessly into bronchitis then asthma. I was rendered helpless for a few days, feeling too weak to venture far from my bed. Fortunately, I made a full recovery…

We’ve all been cooped up for what seems like a very long time now, and many of us are starting to think about that long neglected dream we’ve never had the time to pursue…

The current coronavirus self-isolation won’t last forever. In several weeks, we will be able to open our doors and get outside. And that’s when we will be able to feel appreciation…