Purple Makeup Is Having a Moment and Can Be Beautiful on Our Mature Skin
Thanks to TikTok, Taylor Swift’s song “Lavender Haze” and the past spring and summer fashion runway shows, the color purple is having a major moment in the beauty and fashion world. And it’s an easier color to wear than we might think because purple…
Read MoreI Used to Be Scared of Driving But Am Now Wising Up!
I can’t think of any other physical activity in life which regularly pairs teenagers with the elderly other than driving. Every day, on superhighways and rural roads alike, cohorts of every age demographic follow, pass, and turn, without regard…
Read MoreChristian Tours for Singles Over 50
Embarking on a journey of faith and adventure knows no age limits, and for Christian singles over 50, the world beckons with captivating destinations that blend spiritual enrichment, cultural exploration, and the joy of forming meaningful connections…
Read More17 Cozy Winter Escapes and Snowy Retreats for Women Over 50
In a world that often seems to move faster than we can keep up, there’s something truly magical about a cozy winter escape, where the crisp, clean air and blankets of snow invite us to slow down, savor the moment, and create cherished memories…
Read MoreHow to Make the Winter Days More Bearable
The warm sunny months of summer have taken their leave now for another year. Summer holidays have gone for those of us living in the northern hemisphere. We face a longish spell before the buzz of expectation for the next holidays…
Read MoreConsidering Relocation in Retirement? Know Your Preferences, Do Your Research and Make Your Plan
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…
Read MoreStuck in a Groove? We’ve Been Primed to Create!
I have a confession to make. Writing this essay was painless. I did not have to cloister myself in a cabin in the woods, empty my calendar of obligations, or stay up all night. As a retirement writer, the ideas for most of my pieces…
Read MoreA Recipe for Radically Reinventing Yourself in Midlife
Are you in the market for a seismic shake-up that re-calibrates you from the inside out? Something more lasting than a new purse, a different hair color, the latest raw food or green juice diet? About the time we reach our fifties, awareness shifts…
Read MoreAnxiety in Women Over 60: Spot It and Conquer It Today!
Mental health issues are not uncommon as we age, and anxiety can be among the most common challenges to well-being we face as women over 60. Anxiety may occur in isolation or in conjunction with depression and cognitive decline…
Read MoreSummer Theater Is Hot
Used to be that smaller live theaters did not run year-round. That changed in the last five years. Ok, there is nothing scheduled for August, but Chicago keeps producing excellent theater while drumming up season subscriptions for 2023/24…
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