Hobbies

About 10 years ago, I found myself in an extremely stressful work situation that I hoped would improve, and I tried to keep a positive attitude. The highlight of my day was my morning subway ride, as I people-watched and listened to music…

“If only I had a greenhouse, a 1/2-acre English cottage, cutting garden and staff to assist with digging holes, my gardening life would be complete.” This is how I feel every time I finish scrolling through dreamy garden images on Instagram. And it’s not a good feeling…

A new year is the perfect time to get up, get moving, and embrace your best self. Keeping your body and mind active is essential to staying healthy and vibrant as you age. Hobbies are a powerful way to bring joy, spark creativity, and even meet new people…

Over the last decade or so, memoir has grown into one of the most popular reading genres. But the truth is, personal stories have been part of the human DNA for a very long time. We have been telling our tales to each other for centuries. But in modern times, more…

Having hobbies is crucial for maintaining a fulfilling life, especially as we age. Engaging in hobbies helps keep the mind active, reduces stress, and provides a sense of accomplishment. Hobbies can foster creativity, improve mental health, and create opportunities…

This December I had some surgery and was laid up for a while. Because I knew my “taking it easy” wasn’t for an indefinite amount of time, curling up on the couch every day with my blanket, tea, and book was glorious. I read and read and read. And I started thinking…

On a recent trip to Ireland, Wales, and England, I was hoping to keep a daily travel journal. Although, I’m a writer by trade, it seemed a daunting task. Taking the time each and every day of the trip to consider what I had seen and experienced is one…

I have always loved live performances, whether it is a children’s nativity play, sumptuous ballet, dramatic opera, music, recital, comedy act, or anything where people are there to perform and entertain you. The work that goes on behind the scenes for the production is often…

My love affair with orchids began the day I received my first phaleonopsis from my brother-in-law, David, a flower grower who just last week passed away at the young age of 62. I miss him so much and will never forget our encounter over orchids. He kissed me on the…

Do you have a knitter in your life? Are you a knitter yourself? Knitting is a very popular hobby and is gaining a notable following. It once was thought of as a “grandma passtime,” but now younger generations are getting in on the trend…