11 hours ago

How Long Have You Been on Your Own?

I was visiting in the UK, traveling by train between Manchester and Shrewsbury en route to Wales. Seated in one of those foursome seats with a table between, I shared conversation with two women traveling from different locations in England…

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2 days ago

How to Play with Your Desires After 60

One of the more famous brand slogans in recent years is Southwest Airline’s “Wanna Get Away?” The essence of their hilarious commercials is that when life gets to be too much, Southwest Airlines will transport you to your desired destination…

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3 days ago

My 3 Most Important Practices as I Move Forward This Fall

Fall for me is like New Year’s Eve for many others. My summers are often crazy (in a great way) and tend to be completely unscheduled. When September rolls around, I begin to sit down and think about how I’d like my year to look moving forward…

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6 days ago

Why People Are Difficult and What to Do About It

Think about the person who frustrates you the most. Perhaps it’s a family member, colleague, neighbor, or friend. Maybe you find yourself thinking, They just don’t seem to get it, or their behavior is completely unacceptable. Wouldn’t it be nice…

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6 days ago

The Autumn Queen, a Fable

Autumn reminds us to celebrate the power of our own inner Queen. While the fresh beauty of the maiden is exquisite, and the fecundity of motherhood is beautiful, I would not wish for spring in winter. Every mother who has weaned…

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1 week ago

Why Optimistic Women Live Longer and Healthier – Are You One of Them?

Optimism supports women’s good health – especially in aging. That’s the evidence of dozens of research studies. People with an optimistic attitude tend to have better health outcomes and more years of healthy life. In fact, if optimism were a drug…

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2 weeks ago

Has Your Neon Faded to Neutral? Why So Many Women Are Feeling Invisible in Their Own Lives

Let’s be honest – you’ve been the one keeping things running smoothly in the lives of your family for years. You’ve been partner, parent, taxi, cook, housekeeper, the only one who can keep the calendar, and likely in charge of food procurement…

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2 weeks ago

Are You Compromising Yourself?

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our own needs and values. We often find ourselves compromising on our dreams, desires, and even our true selves, just to meet external expectations or maintain harmony in relationships…

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2 weeks ago

3 Reasons Independence in Retirement Takes More Than Just Money

Financial independence is everyone’s goal as they approach retirement. But if you’re financially secure, is that enough to ensure you can enjoy your golden years? Sadly, very few of us consider what action we have to consciously take to ensure the vision for our…

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2 weeks ago

Embracing Your Authentic Self After 60

If you were asked to describe your authentic self, what words or descriptions would you use? At first glance, this may seem simple to answer.
But what if your authentic self goes beyond your name, age, marital status, what your profession…

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