Did You Know? You Are a Miracle!
Did you experience awe and wonder this morning at being given another precious day? You should, you know; after all, your life is a miracle. Have you ever thought much about that? Did you know that, according to Wikipedia, an event is considered a miracle when the odds…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Aging Parents Need Help: 7 Steps to Get Started
If your aging parents need help to stay safe and healthy, you’re probably feeling unsure about what to do. Focusing on something concrete helps you feel more in control of the situation. Use these seven steps to turn…
Read MoreMake New Friends and Keep the Old; One Is Silver, The Other Gold
Last week, I traveled to say goodbye to one of my best friends, who just decided it was time to be in hospice. Her cancer had spread throughout her body, and the second round of chemo was not working. My husband was kind enough to drive me three hours through the storms…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Wholehearted Living for Women Over 60
Life after 60 is often described as a season of wisdom, reflection, and freedom. Yet for many, this stage can also bring challenges: shifting identities, health changes, caregiving responsibilities, or the quiet ache of loneliness. Wholehearted living offers a way to embrace this time…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Fermented Foods After 50
Getting older is a privilege that many people want in their own lives. You get to see society advance, your children grow up, and you may even get to accomplish your dreams. Many things we want to do in life have to wait until we’re older…
Read MoreIslam: Building Community from Chaos
One useful way to unearth the wisdom that Islam may hold for all of us would be to look at Muhammad in his own place and time. So, let’s head that way. Pre-Islamic Arabia: An Unhappy Place Muhammad was born around 570 CE into Arabia’s tribal society. Built on rigid hierarchies where power and wealth […]
Read MoreGo Slow – How to Shift to Life in the Slow Lane
We may think we’re familiar with the concept, but what does slow living actually involve? The thinking behind slow living grew from the Slow Food Movement, a philosophy which started in Italy in the late 1980s in opposition to fast food culture. From here came the broader Slow Movement…
Read MoreMy Exploration of London: The Serpentine Galleries, North and South
Continuing in my London travel series, I’d like to introduce you to the Serpentine Galleries (now officially called Serpentine South and Serpentine North) located inside London’s gorgeous Hyde Park and extending to Kensington Gardens. On this visit in mid-October, I saw both exhibits, North and South. Serpentine South Gallery sits just south of the Serpentine […]
Read MorePrivate and Protected: What Every Woman Over 60 Should Know About VPNs
Do you bank, shop, read the news, or video-chat with family online? If so, you may want to look into getting a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet so nearby snoops on café or hotel Wi-Fi can’t see what you’re doing…
Read More14 Exclusive Makeup Tips for Older Women from a Professional Makeup Artist
When I first met Ariane Poole several years ago, I knew that she had an empowering message to share with our community. Her emphasis on positive aging was refreshing and her practical makeup tips were exactly what our community had been asking for…
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