Why Young People Are My Inspiration for Writing
Two days ago, I received a note from a reader who follows my writing on a couple of different platforms. It caught me by surprise, if for no other reason that it is so very easy, sitting here in relative isolation and still under the corner of the heavy quarantine…
Read MorePromote Positivity with 3 Tools that Interrupt and Conquer Thoughts That Limit Success
Sometimes when we set our sights on magnificent marks we want to target in this lifetime, we are confronted with distracting thoughts that can lure us off course and prevent us from experiencing success. When this happens to you, don’t be discouraged!
Read MoreTop 10 Bucket List Experiences in Italy from an Expert
Italy tops the bucket lists of Americans each year, consistently ranking one of the most visited countries in the world. Known for its beloved pizza and pasta, historic architecture, and picturesque small towns, it is no surprise that millions of people flock there…
Read MoreExplaining Facebook Security and Privacy Issues for a Better Social Experience After 60
Social media has changed the way we connect and interact with friends, family, old acquaintances and businesses. It allows us to share pretty much everything, including how we are feeling, what we are doing, what we are thinking, who we are with, photos, videos and even check-in at locations. Read More
How My Lockdown Birthday Fostered Reflection and Gratitude
I had a biggish birthday recently. It wasn’t a milestone birthday, but rather – as one of the cards a friend sent me put it – “Somewhere between 29 and ‘none of your business’.” Because we are in lockdown here in the UK…
Read MoreOur Internal Tug-Of-War: Feeling Invisible, Yet Afraid to Be Seen After 60
I’ve noticed women often have a love-hate relationship with visibility. We long to be seen and heard while also being afraid of it. We seem ambivalent about how we regard those who stand out and this extends to ourselves as well…
Read MoreSmiling Is Contagious: Five Reasons to Begin Cultivating and Spreading Your Smile Today!
Do you recall the lyrics from Louis Armstrong’s song, “When you’re smilin’ the whole world smiles with you?” What a cheerful reminder of the infectious magic created by one smile. Your smile has amazing power, and I’d like to inspire you…
Read MoreThe Power of Rediscovering Childhood Friends After 60
It took me 50 years to discover the power of a childhood friend. It all started when I was shipped off to sleep away camp in the summer of 1969 and met Betsy Brown. By 1975 we were already too old for camp. Would we still be friends…
Read MoreHow Much Does It Cost to Retire to Mexico?
Over a million Americans and half that many Canadians live in Mexico. Likely just as many live in the country part-time and unreported, keeping an address in the US (as I do). Living in Mexico is the answer for many who fear their lives…
Read MoreWhat I Learned from My Grandmother, the Entrepreneur
Her label said VIM bread ingredients included “whole grain wheat flour, raw sugar, non-fat milk solids, fresh creamery butter, salt, water, and fresh yeast,” with “nothing taken away.” Created honestly, with integrity. Authentic…
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