Surviving a Divorce After 50 Teaches Some Surprisingly Positive Lessons
The process of ending a marriage, especially a decades-long one, can definitely shake up your life in all aspects. From the financial to the emotional, there are many unexpected good lessons that divorce in later-life…
Read MoreThese Simple Morning Rituals Can Change Your Life After 60
Have you ever come to a point in your life where you feel something has to change and yet you don’t have a clue where to begin? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the enormity of it all. This is especially true when you’re convinced…
Read MoreHow Important Is It to Take Care of Your Physical Health After 60? Part 3: Teeth
I was recently sitting at a dinner table in Vietnam with fellow tourists on one of our first nights together. The woman sitting next to me said something I didn’t hear because I was distracted by the poor condition of her teeth…
Read MoreDoes Healthy Eating = Healthy Aging?
Do you have healthy and nutritious habits? Or are you a die-hard fan of those rich foods you grew up eating? As someone concerned with health and nutrition, I have done a lot of research on this subject. I have personally fought…
Read More7 Techniques for Fostering Self-Awareness in Your 60s
From an early age, I often spent time jotting down feelings, musings, and motivations about myself and others. Being self-aware was my way to feel more empowered in a household that was often chaotic. Writing helped me make sense…
Read MoreDealing with Chronic Back Pain in Your 70s and Beyond
As we age, our bodies go through a lot of changes. One common change that many of us experience is back pain. Back pain is a very common issue for older adults. In fact, a study that looked into the literature published from January 1985 to October 2018…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Dating as a Boomer Woman
Perhaps you have been married for 30 years and suddenly end up divorced. Or like me, married for 25 years, divorced, but wasn’t quite ready to date with an ailing father and two teenage daughters. But, three years later, now the excuses are gone!
Read MoreAn Ode to Dogs on National Dog Day
National Dog Day is celebrated each year on August 26. The buoyancy our furry friends provide is balm for our Covid-weary spirits. Pets made great companions during the throes of the pandemic. I experienced separation anxiety when we felt…
Read MoreA City Girl’s 1st RV Experience
Some folks in the small community where I reside have referred to me as a “city girl” though I’m not from a large hometown. I confess to enjoying shopping, eating out, movies, nice hotels and other conveniences. I also love the country…
Read MoreExploring New Gems from the Backlist
We are obsessed with the “new”– mostly due to intense promotional efforts on behalf of deodorants, clothing styles, restaurants, and books. Books from earlier years of a publisher or author are called the backlist. Look there for bestsellers…
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