Did You Know Tis the Season for Santons (Son-tonns)?
In southern Provence, especially this time of year, you might run across these itsy-bitsy figurines, and you might not know what they are. Upon questioning the store/market owner, you are told they are Santons. Well, you still don’t know what they are…
Read MoreShangri-la Your Way: Seven Ideas for Living Paradise on Earth
I’m intrigued by the mythical land of Shangri-la – that magical location that symbolizes perfection. James Hilton talked about it in his 1933 novel, Lost Horizon, and song lyrics have referenced that idyllic place where you experience a perpetual…
Read MoreHow to Know If Downsizing Is the Right Thing to Do
Richard and Jane Brown sold their four-bedroom home in the suburbs. And moved into a new two-bedroom condominium. In their 60s and still active, they chose this condominium for its amenities. It was two blocks from the ocean…
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 MoreHow to Grow Your Vocabulary in a Shrinking-Vocabulary World
I hear myself using some of the same words over and over. Words like nice, cool, wow, and pretty. Maybe the guy is nice, but there’s a plethora of words that may better describe him. Maybe he’s good-natured, pleasant, friendly, hospitable, cordial, amiable…
Read MoreDon’t Hibernate! Here’s How Boomer Women Can Stay Active in the Winter Months
The cold chill during these beautiful autumn days signal the coming of winter. You’re probably winter proofing your home and slowly rotating in your chunky sweaters and heavy coats so that when that first snow hits, you’re ready…
Read MoreI Hated Giving and Receiving Gifts… Until I Got This Surprise
Actually, that’s not quite true. I dislike almost all presents, whatever the time of year. I don’t much like giving them, and I certainly don’t like getting them. It has been ever thus. It is wonderful to give presents to children. You generally know from their parents…
Read MoreA Powerful Reason to Give Gratitude During the Holidays and into the New Year
How many times a day do you give gratitude for your gifts, for your family and for the blessings of your life? I’ll admit it. Some days I forget to make my gratitude intentional, and then when I realize I haven’t done so, I understand why my day is off balance…
Read MoreWhen Adversity Strikes – Use It for Growth
Winston Churchill once said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Let’s not just get through the difficulties of our challenges and our adversities, let’s grow through them. Otherwise, what a waste to have them! The old saying, “When life gives you lemons…
Read MoreActivate Your Creative Side Through Laughter
As women enter their 60s, we often find ourselves with more free time and fewer responsibilities than we had during our younger years. While this newfound freedom can be liberating, it can also be challenging to fill the extra hours with meaningful…
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