When was the last time you asked yourself, “What lights me up?” For me, there was no question as to the answer. Even as a kid I lit up like a spotlight from the inside out whenever I could be on stage. Now I also love writing and doing my podcast…

It is never too early to think about the life you will be living when you are older. Of course, all of us want a nice retirement with the time to do all the things we never had time for before, and although we can never really know how things will be for us in our later years…

As you envision living out your retirement years, what comes to mind? Probably, like most people, you imagine being busy doing things like traveling, engaging in your hobbies, learning new skills, spending time with family and friends, etc. In fact, your…

Let’s talk about legacy and our second half, and why safeguarding it through thoughtful planning is the most significant gift we can give ourselves and the people we love. Legacies are long-lasting but delicate self-representations. Everyone gets one…

The direction was clear. But I was unmistakably confused. I glanced quizzically at the director. He nodded at me, not so much picking up on my confusion but more to let me know it was time for me to ‘be more feeble’. This direction occurred…

When staying in a hotel/motel, when did we transition from having an actual person call your room in the morning as your courtesy wake-up call to now having a computerized message on the other end of the line? Of course, with our over-the-top bells and whistles…

Embracing graceful aging revolves around fostering a positive and empowered mindset towards the natural process of growing older. This article seeks to illuminate the beauty and wisdom that unfolds with age, championing…

The word “reunion” usually evokes the dreaded (or beloved) high school reunion. For some, it might also refer to family reunions. There are also other common reunions such as military, workplace, cultural/ethnic, and those related to social groups. A reunion can…

When we talk about aging, the conversation often revolves around “aging in place” – adapting our homes with grab bars, ramps, and the like. But in our rush to prepare for potential limitations, I believe we’re missing the bigger picture. Society wants longevity…

Where you were once busy, purposeful, and confident, suddenly everything you know about who you are, your roles, and your purpose shifts like quicksand, leaving you feeling unsteady and scared. And you’re left asking, “Who am I now?”