Inspiration

Summer kisses come one at a time. First, the warm breezes that puff around my shoulders and warm my heart. Next is the sweetest fragrance of wild honeysuckle that hides in the hedgerows. Then come the buzzing of bees as they search…

What does living an extraordinary life mean to you? World travel? Sky diving? Writing a best-selling novel? These life experiences and accomplishments are exciting. But what about all of the life in between these peak experiences? Don’t we want each day to be extraordinary?

Are you seeking ways to stay physically fit? Stimulate your mind? Or connect with like-minded individuals? Are you looking for enjoyable and fulfilling activities to stay active and engaged? As we age, maintaining a vibrant and healthy lifestyle…

Last month, I wrote an article for 60 and Me that was centered around the idea of establishing boundaries around other people for the purpose of protecting our own emotional health. I talked in the article about how I had been thrown into the role…

This morning I wrapped up an article about a new friend, Susan McNamee. Susan, 67, lives in Denver. In her teens, all she ever wanted to do was be a mom. She was a self-described ‘unpopular pudge’ in high school…

I have always loved a good front porch (though I love a nice back porch as well). There is just nothing as enjoyable as starting the day sitting on my porch, sipping on a cup of coffee, and watching the sun fill the sky with the promises of another day…

Do you want to reconnect with your partner and create new memories, away from the stresses and distractions of everyday life? How about a leisurely walk through a historic neighborhood or a candlelit dinner at a romantic restaurant?

Sylvi lived in a forested town by a river with her menagerie of animals, a dog, two cats, and the many wild birds and squirrels that had come to love her daily attention. She was approaching her 73rd year, and as she reflected on her past, especially…

Imagine if 10 years ago you knew everything you have learned since. Obviously, not the lottery numbers (if only!), but all the wisdom, knowledge, experience that you have now. Would it have helped make life easier? Might you have taken a different path?

If I asked you, “Would you prefer to be happy or rich?” what would you say? This question becomes even more intriguing as we grow older. Read this blog to the end to discover how the phrase “never stop learning” can profoundly impact our lives…