Benefits of Lifelong Learning: The Key to a Vibrant Mind and Body
If I asked you, “Would you prefer to be happy or rich?” what would you say? This question becomes even more intriguing as we grow older. Read this blog to the end to discover how the phrase “never stop learning” can profoundly impact our lives…
Read MoreWhat Is Self-Motivation and How Do I Get More of It?
I used to get so much done before my retirement. I was motivated and full of energy. I would get up each day and really get going. This is not who I see in the mirror now – what happened to me? Well, a lot of things happened. And probably quite quickly…
Read MoreGetting Your Life in Order Before It Ends Too Soon – Can It Ever Be Accomplished?
I heard an expression the other day that stopped me in my tracks. It had the ring of a famous saying, although that turned out not to be the case. But more importantly, it had some real profundity. It said, simply, “Life ends in the middle of a sentence…
Read More4 Questions Everyone Should Ask Themselves About Ageing
I love being 64, and I’m looking forward to being 74, 84 and hopefully 94 and beyond. However, maybe I am unusual in this. In today’s society, ageing is often touted as something negative and that we should avoid at all costs. And yet, ageing is just living…
Read More10 Best Travel Pillows
Whether you’re soaring through the skies, cruising on a train, or navigating winding roads, there are a few things that can make a huge difference in your traveling comfort. One trusty travel companion that will keep you cozy and refreshed…
Read MoreHow to Tweak Your Workout for the Most Benefit after 60
As we journey through midlife and beyond, our approach to fitness needs a bit of a tweak. It’s not about pushing harder or running faster; it’s about getting smarter with our workouts.
Whether you’ve been a lifelong fitness enthusiast…
8 USA Train Trips for Solo Women Over 50
Do you like traveling by train? Do you enjoy multi-day train trips? I recently started obsessing about train trips and went into a rabbit hole of research, and I am now more excited than ever to plan my next train trip in the USA…
Read More9 Best USA Campgrounds for Over 50s
For those over 50 who crave the beauty of nature, the tranquility of the great outdoors, and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts, camping provides the perfect escape. The United States is blessed with a diverse range of landscapes, from rugged…
Read MoreDealing with the Death of a Spouse – Should We Mourn Forever?
I write often about grieving and the feelings one can experience when they are in the throes of it. Many in the beginning feel that the pain is now so much a part of them that to give it up would somehow be a betrayal to the lost spouse…
Read MorePiano Lesson 36: Piano and Poetry Parties!
Today we revisit the Minuet you played in Lesson 28, but this time we are adding some bass notes to the melody. One of the most difficult things for beginning piano students to learn is that the bar lines between the measures including the repeat bars…
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