Do you ever have those days when you just want to crawl back into bed instead of going to work or ticking off your to do list? Or how about wanting to escape to a deserted island and leave all the trappings of 21st century life behind? These are just a few examples…

Now that we’re officially in the embrace of autumn, I can reflect back on this real “mixed bag” of a summer. I was able to spend lots of great time with my grandchildren. We had a wonderful family week at the lake. There were a lot of happy days to be grateful for…

Those of us who are 60 and over are part of the first generation born and raised in what is often referred to as the Golden Age of Consumerism. For several decades, we were the primary targets of messaging from the media and all forms of entertainment…

Everything in our life changes as we age and start on the journey of our last chapter in life. We have to pay more attention to what we eat, our exercise, our daily life and even our thoughts. Days often do not take care of themselves with a set routine…

The older I get, the more I believe the adage “happiness is an inside job.” Life doesn’t seem to generously dish up the thrills and emotional highs it once did when I was part of a greater social scene and professional community. And in talking with my woman friends…

This morning, I walked out onto my lovely balcony garden with its potted plants and herbs alongside some colourful patio furniture. This small seating area with its stellar views has been my happy place during the hot summer months, and I’ve enjoyed many morning…

They say that time is a healer, but it is you who learns to heal, through time. You become a master of how to avoid the pain that seems to be in every cell in your body. You slowly learn that crying all day leads to constant headaches, fatigue…

Curiosity is one of the most powerful traits we can nurture, and it enriches our lives in countless ways. It’s that never-ending thirst for knowledge, the drive to understand more deeply, and the spark that keeps life interesting…

A friend who is 10 years younger than me and I have a running joke. Her mother sometimes disapproves of our joint outdoor adventures, so she will frequently say, “Mary Lou is old enough to know better,” all in a joking way. Recently, I arrived at a rural venue…

Once we pass 45 or 50, it often feels like the beginning of a slippery slope towards decline. Birthday cards telegraph that the best part of life is behind you. Anti-aging products are targeted at you. Articles point out how out of touch you’ve become…