Andrea’s Angle™: The Netflix Dating Syndrome
I’ve had a front-row seat to the dating patterns of Baby Boomers for more than 30 years. I’ve watched singles navigate classified ads, personal ads, matchmakers, online dating, dating apps, and everything in between. The technology has evolved. Human nature? Not nearly as much…
Read MoreThe Healthy Foods That Shocked Me the Most (RECIPE)
If you had asked me a few years ago whether I ate healthy, I would have answered without hesitation, “I believe so.” I cooked most of our meals at home, watched my sugar intake, bought whole-grain products, and even subscribed to Green Chef because I loved having fresh ingredients and recipe cards delivered right to […]
Read More17 Invaluable Tips to Get You Ready for the Long Haul
Many people miss out on incredible travel experiences because they dread the prospect of a long-haul flight. I understand completely. Before my recent 17-hour journey from Fort Lauderdale to Tokyo, I spent weeks worrying about the flight itself rather than the adventure ahead…
Read More“Don’t Judge” Was the Most Confusing Advice I Ever Followed
I grew up being told not to judge. Maybe you did too. In my house it came with a Bible verse attached – the way we heard it, judge not, lest ye be judged – and somewhere along the way I turned that into a simple instruction: the judging itself was the sin. A good person doesn’t size people up. A good person gives everyone the benefit of the doubt…
Read MoreImprove Your Lifestyle with Physical Stimulation and Sensory Arousal
Contrary to popular belief, engaging in regular physical stimulation and sensory arousal is not just about enhancing sexual pleasure. Despite the pervasive, but outdated myths about aging, physical stimulation and sensory arousal deepens your connection with your body, increases confidence, and cultivates joy in your desired lifestyle after 60…
Read MoreWhy Slovenia Is One of Europe’s Safest and Most Beautiful Destinations for Travelers Over 60
Looking for a new European destination to visit? Have you been to popular tourist locations like France, Italy, or Spain? Why not think outside the box and put a lesser-known destination on your radar? Slovenia is one of Europe’s safest and most beautiful destinations for travelers over 60…
Read MoreCreating Priceless Summer Moments
How is your July going? I always feel like summer is almost gone or at least zooms faster once the fourth of July comes and goes. And here we are again! This feels like an especially busy month for us as all of our adult children (all four of them) are either having a new baby this month (that makes 12 grands for us!)…
Read MoreLessons from a Small and Unbothered Chaos Agent
If you have reached the stage of life where the world expects you to settle into a predictable routine, fade into the background, and stop making waves, may I introduce you to a small, unbothered chaos agent? This creature is currently maintaining two incompatible lifestyles, refusing to be pigeonholed by age, expectations, or geography…
Read MoreYou’ve Earned This Chapter: Why It’s Okay to Put Yourself First
A woman shared something with me recently that I suspect many women quietly feel. She smiled and said, “I spent most of my life taking care of everyone else. Now that it’s finally my turn, I don’t quite know how.” Her words stayed with me. Not because they were unusual. Because they were so familiar…
Read MoreIs Healthy Food Really More Expensive?
For many of us, the idea of switching to a healthy, organic diet seems out of reach because the perception is that it’s too expensive. Is that really true? It can be difficult to pinpoint the answer because we all have different food purchasing habits…
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