Friendships

Have you ever felt guilty saying ‘no’ to someone you care about? Or found yourself awake at night, worried about a friend’s problems? You’re not alone. While many of us understand the concept of boundaries in relationships, putting them into practice – especially…

Many of us share common fears as we enter retirement. We fear financial challenges, failing health and feelings of disconnectedness as we grow older. The good news is that there is one strategy which can help us effectively face all three – living with roommates…

The old quote by Jim Rohn, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with,” bears attention, even in our ThirdThird (ages 60-90). A few years ago, I was in a period of change, going from one type of work to another, and this quote helped me go forward…

Social anxiety is common, but potentially devastating. It can cause introverts like me to struggle making friends and attending events. Can you relate? Couple that with living in a foreign country (I live in Ecuador), and you have a recipe for potential isolation and…

If you are like most people, you probably think that an extrovert is someone who is loud and gregarious – the kind of person who is comfortable in any social situation. The truth is somewhat more complicated. Do you think that it is possible to be an introvert in some situations and an extrovert in others? Or, do you believe in the “energy” explanation of introversion/extroversion? Do you think that knowing whether we are an introvert or an extrovert helps us to understand ourselves better? Why or why not?

It’s safe to say that once you’ve reached your 60s you have some life experience. Some of those experiences are wonderful and bear reflection and retelling. They bring happiness and joy to you, can make those around you smile, and can create a connection…

What’s the first thing you do every morning? I used to stretch, touch my toes and take a few deep breaths. Now I instinctively reach for my iPhone to see what new disaster looms on the horizon. And so the day begins…

Fall started just a week ago. And while Fall is a time for the leaves to be dying off, symbolizing the end of a life cycle, for me it has always been more about new beginnings. Fall means pumpkin spice lattes pouring into our cups. The beginning of the gorgeous Fall colors…

I like to chat. I chat first thing in the morning about any problems I faced in the night. Then I chat at lunch about events of the morning, and I chat in the evening about the rest of the day…

Sometimes I just want to go back 64 years to when Libby Carlton and I hooked pinkies at Camp Fire Girls and swore to be best pals. We bonded over our love of Kool-Aid and our leader, Miss Kemp, who taught us how to change a tire…