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The Joy of Writing – Is It for You?

By Ann Richardson February 11, 2024

I have always loved to write. Should you give it a try? The answer depends on what you want to do – and be. Many people think that this is a glamorous activity, but I can assure you that it is not. You sit at home on your own, in your own world…

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9 Fun Indoor Adventures to Beat the Winter Doldrums

By Patty Grasher February 07, 2024

If you are a bit tired of “Let it snow, let it snow” or “Raindrops keep falling on your head,” it might be time to bring some virtual sunshine into your day. Join me with a steaming cup of coffee or stir a bit of honey into a cup of tea and let’s get started…

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The Art of Remembering How We Have Become Who We Are

By Diana Raab January 22, 2024

The beginning of a new year is a good time to reflect on not only the memories of the year prior, but the accumulation of memories that define who we are. Certain milestones, natural and manmade disasters, joys, triumphs, and crises are all considered…

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January Book Reviews: 11 Titles to Spike Your Interest

By Ann Boland January 15, 2024

As I write this blog, snow is whirling around my high-rise – our first real storm of the season. Our high temperature by Saturday will be zero. What a fun time to settle in your comfortable chair with an enjoyable read…

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Meeting Our Ancestors in 2024

By Diana Raab January 11, 2024

By the time we arrive in our seventh decade, most of us have lost a number of loved ones. Some of those individuals might have been ancestors who were mentors, or those who changed our lives in some way. Ancestors can also be places…

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20 Ways to Create Joyful Thoughts

By Christine Field December 25, 2023

Although we can all agree that the pandemic years were quite bad, 2023 hasn’t been all that easier either. And though sometimes the days can seem grim, each day and in every situation, we have a choice. We can choose to focus on the negative…

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“Oh, I Could Write a Book…” Well, Maybe You Should!

By Patricia Crisafulli December 07, 2023

It’s an expression we’ve all heard and probably have said more than a few times. First comes a long string of annoying circumstances or stubborn challenges, repeated frustrations or just plain foolishness. Then the punchline: “Oh, I could write a book…

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Let’s Fall into Reading with These 12 Titles

By Ann Boland November 24, 2023

Where did October and November go? Disappeared into 11 books, most of them worth considering for your book stack. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

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Considering Relocation in Retirement? Know Your Preferences, Do Your Research and Make Your Plan

By Jane Sawyer November 05, 2023

We’ve heard retirement referred to as the “golden years,” the “autumn in life,” or the “third act,” and ideal lifestyles ranging from active to passive and energetic to idle. Destinations abroad await some, while tango lessons, writing memoirs, pickleball…

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Is Living with Pain Stopping You from Enjoying Life After 60?

Is pain a growing fear as you age? Is it part of your identity once you pass the sixty gate? When I was ten years old, a boy swung a shovel with a rusty corner at a bee. I had just stooped down to the ground to pick something up…

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