Yoga’s Not What It Used to Be
There are two yoga books on my shelf, both with the number 50 in the title. One was a 50th birthday present from my sister, and the other was co-written by one of my favorite yoga teachers, Desiree Rumbaugh. Glancing at my bookshelf…
Read MorePiano Lesson 13: Random Notes, a Drinking Song, and Piano Puzzling!
It is lucky Lesson 13, and we are going to continue learning the Bass notes C, D, E, F and G this week. Sometimes our ears help us to remember melodies so that we are not practicing our reading skills as much. This week we will be playing random…
Read MoreStop Beating Yourself Up! Embrace Your Clutter! (Well, Some of It Anyway)
I recently paid a high price to figure out I can’t and won’t get rid of all my clutter. Even my “throw-it-all-out” husband colluded with me in this discovery. I say this after: Putting 30 garbage bags full of my clothes out for a porch pickup from Purple Heart…
Read MoreHow Organizing Your Life Around Your Values Can Bring Joy (and Fun!) to Your Later Years
Dorothy the Organizer is America’s most innovative professional organizer. She’s known to millions as the peerless, yet endearing problem solver on the Emmy-nominated TV show Hoarders. She is also the best-selling author of several books…
Read MoreOld Age Is Not Another Country
When I was young – pick any age up to 55 or so – I definitely thought that the future was a foreign country. It would be strange to me, and it would be difficult to cope with. And they would definitely “do things differently” there…
Read More10 Unique Travel Destinations USA: Hidden Gems for Women Over 50
Are you ready to embark on a journey of discovery and adventure? Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or someone seeking new horizons, let’s discover a few hidden gems and unique destinations found in the USA…
Read MoreIt’s Simple to Be Healthy in Old Age
This blog is about my experiences and practices because this is what I know. I feel happy, positive and vibrant at 89. Do you feel the same at your age? There are 4 things that contribute to optimum health as we age. These are diet (40%), physical activity…
Read MoreHow to Create Ribbon Wreaths
Have you ever seen those gorgeous ribbon wreaths that pop up in elegant department stores for the holidays? Beautiful though they are, they are often expensive – and might not be exactly the colour or style to match your décor…
Read More6 Novels to Read This Summer
According to research, our brains can’t concentrate on two things at once. When we’re cooking a meal or knitting a blanket or building a birdhouse, we can’t worry at the same time. When we’re immersed in a good book, we can’t also be fretting…
Read MoreYes, You Can Look Great in Your Leggings After 50! Here’s How!
I’ve heard the question over and over about the appropriateness of leggings for us older women. Furthermore, who hasn’t heard the statement that leggings aren’t pants? However, I’m of the opinion that any age woman…
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