The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel for Women over 50
Whether you find yourself well-acquainted with solo traveling or are gearing up for that very first independent journey, going on a solo trip opens up a scope of unique experiences. It’s a venture that comes with its very own set of…
Read More20 Essential Travel Apps for Women Over 60
Are you planning a trip soon? Are you going somewhere new or returning to a familiar place? No matter where you are going, some prepping will be required. It has never been easier to get ready for a trip as it is now with access to all the information we need right…
Read MoreWhy the Place You Choose to Live in Retirement Says a Lot About You
Location. Location. Location. There’s an old saying: “What you see, depends on where you stand.” How often have I traveled the same road, only to notice something new? Sure that it wasn’t always there, I ask others: “Did you see what appeared on route 7?”
Read MoreThe Taboo Topic of Politics: Loving Someone with an Opposing Point of View
“Politics make strange bedfellows” says a mid-19th century proverb, meaning people of widely differing views come together when they have a common cause. It’s certainly true of my husband and me. We are on opposite sides of the political spectrum…
Read MoreWhat Is the Story Your Home Tells About You?
We read a book, the news or our partner’s mind. What if we started reading our home’s story, the message between the lines and pages of its history, between the nooks and crannies of walls, furniture and other „stuff“ that surrounds us every day…
Read More10 Best Bra Options for Older Women
Aging is definitely a process. A process that we can try to gracefully slow down by leading a healthy and active lifestyle. But no matter how much we try, certain body parts are simply prone to weaken over time. Our breasts fall in this category…
Read MoreIs Ambition a Good or Bad Thing After 60?
Something made me think about ambition recently. Did I feel it was a good or bad thing in people, especially my friends? The answer is complicated. On initial thinking, I tended to feel that ambition, when not taken to extremes, is a good thing…
Read MoreLet’s Open the Discussion of Tandem Bicycles
I’m a member of a great online group for cyclists aged 70+. They are inspirational. A few days ago another member, Szifra Birke, posted a wonderful Presidential Archive photo of President Jimmy Carter and his late wife Rosalynn enjoying a tandem bicycle…
Read MoreThe Miracle of Living NOW
Living now, in our day and time, is unparalleled, which requires me to revisit this theme again. You might ask, “What do you mean?” Every time I finish an article, something amazing happens that reminds me of the incredible resilience and creativity…
Read More9 Gastronomic Reasons to Visit Italy
Exploring a country’s food culture is a big part of any overseas holiday, and most definitely the case in Italy where, happily, eating and drinking can be as educational as it is delicious! Wherever you go in Italy, you’ll find a focus on using only locally…
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