The Practical Guide to Letting Go That Nobody Gave Us
We have no shortage of advice telling us to let go. Let go of the past. Let go of what we can’t control. Let go of our adult children’s choices, our ex-husbands’ opinions, the roles we’ve outgrown, the expectations we’ve been carrying since before…
Read MoreStop Acting Your Age: 5 Ways to Stay Young at Heart
Older adults have been getting a bad rap lately. Everywhere you look, there are videos about old men yelling at neighborhood kids or silver-haired women calling the police over a noisy pool party. So what is going on? Why do some older people act this way?
Read MoreGet Your Own House Back! Stop Being a Repository for Other People’s Stuff! (VIDEO)
If there is one thing we all noticed a little more of during the Covid lockdown, it was the amount of clutter we had accumulated and the impact it can have on how we feel in our own homes. Perhaps for the first time, you clearly felt the impact…
Read MoreWhat Happens When One Spouse Handles All the Finances?
My friend Carol was 68 when her husband Jim died of a sudden heart attack. Jim had paid every bill, managed every investment, and met with their financial advisor solo for decades. Within a week, Carol realized she didn’t even know their advisor’s name. She couldn’t get into their online…
Read MoreWhat Walking Really Does for Us: Walking and Strength
As we age, we’re told we lose muscle strength unless we engage in strength training. This article disputes the notion that walking isn’t strength training. We build strength in different ways. Strength of character, strength of mind, strength of body. We’re told we need to exercise…
Read MoreEasy Summertime Recipes: Quinoa Tabouli, Kale Smoothies and More!
With summer here, are you looking for ways to eat well without heating up the kitchen? Salads are great, but if you’re pretty active you need something more substantial than lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers to keep your energy up. I’d like to give you three…
Read More8 Common Dating Mistakes Women Make Online
As a dating coach with experience of over 25 years, I have heard and seen quite a bit. When Carol, 67, an architect in Texas, came to me last month, she asked me why she hadn’t yet met The One yet, despite being online for a year. Carol is a positive, smart lady…
Read MoreHistorical Journeys – 17 Ancient Sites and Landmarks in Europe and the U.S.
Are you ready for a journey through time? As humanity progresses, we leave lasting marks on the world. Some landmarks, crafted millennia ago, still stand, offering a fascinating glimpse into our ancient ways of life. Imagine yourself at Stonehenge, surrounded by the echoes of ancient whispers. Stand in wonder at the Colosseum, where the cheers…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Garden for Life?
Spring 2026 was one for the record books! Yes, it was very dry in April, and very wet and unexpectedly chilly in May. But climate conditions were not the cause for alarm. The issues of concern were my noticeably diminishing stamina and body resilience while completing all the same gardening chores I’ve done at my home for the last 15 years…
Read MoreBusiness Looks for Working Older Women
Executive or casual, it’s always important to have your clothes fit your body type, lifestyle, and daily activities. Casual is fine for the home and daytime outings with friends, but a more business-type and professional look is required when we work…
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