Are Nightmares Helpful? Why Bad Dreams May Be Good for You
I’ve long been an active dreamer. My dreams are lengthy, plot-driven and very detailed. I nearly always remember them when I wake up. But they are not particularly pleasant. From the proverbial math test that you haven’t studied for, to the play…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Communicate with Your Doctor
Poor communication between patient and doctor may adversely affect medical care. Successful physician-patient dialogue is the cornerstone of health. These conversations often prove challenging. There are things you can do to enhance…
Read MoreMy Husband Told Me to Find Another Partner… and to Watch Out for My Money!
“Find someone to travel through life with after I’m gone.” That was my husband’s advice before he died 17 years ago. “You have so much love to give. Don’t stay alone forever.” Then he added a most important recommendation…
Read More7 Best Dry Shampoos for Women Over 50
Have you heard of dry shampoo? It has been around for quite some time but has recently seen an uptick in popularity. More and more women of all ages use dry shampoo in their regular hair care routines…
Read MorePlay Reviews for Theater Lovers
Is it me or is it the productions? Two out of the eight plays presented here are old – and those are the ones that resonated with me. Granted, staying power says a lot about a play, a book, a movie. And the themes of these two plays, Greek tragedy…
Read MoreHow to Reflect on Your Childhood and Reignite Your Passions in Retirement
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I set intentions and while my intention for the year is to experience more joy, I enjoy reading articles and blog posts about reinvention. There is a school of thought that says…
Read MoreAre You Guilty of Financial Infidelity?
A 2023 survey done by bankrate.com found that nearly 40% of respondents are committing some kind of financial infidelity on their partners. And although the younger generations seem to have a higher incidence of this, no generation is immune…
Read More60 Best Haircuts and Hairstyles for Women Over 60
Both our hair texture and color change as we age. We can’t turn back the clock, and the best thing to do is not to fight it tooth and nail but preferably work with what we’ve got. That doesn’t mean foregoing hair dye options altogether…
Read More7 Essential Practices of Self-Love (VIDEO)
We all want more love in our lives. But what are we prepared to let go of to make room for the love we seek? To answer that question, we will want to reframe how we perceive self-love. For it is through a new understanding of what self-love…
Read MoreShrinking? Expanding? 5 Tips for Looking Taller and Slimmer
The holidays are behind us and some of us might find things fitting a little snug. Also, if you’ve found that you’re taking more things to the tailor for shortening you’re not alone. Gravity and bone loss are real at our age. We can start losing bone density…
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