How Do You Battle Obsession After 60? My Sweet Tooth Closed the Deal
You know what I’m talking about. You walk into an office – any office – and there, on the receptionist’s desk, sits that innocent bowl of candy tempting you. Not one of those bowls with unwrapped morsels and a scoop. I won’t touch those.
Read MoreTop 10 Benefits of Building Your Community
I stopped looking for “my community” years ago, trying to fit in somewhere when one, I didn’t, and two, I really just wanted to be on my own most of the time. In the process of doing so, I started being true to myself. Me, for the first time ever…
Read MoreHow (and Why) to Cultivate a Lifelong Relationship with Walking
I took my first steps when I was five months old and have been walking – mostly without even thinking about it – ever since. Probably you have, too. Some of us walk to clear our minds or boost our moods. Walking is preventive medicine for most of what ails us…
Read MoreCan a Happy Childhood Be the Key to a Better Life in the Present?
“It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.” When I first heard this quote, it made me smile. What was your first thought as you read those words? The more I researched this, the more I realized that Tom Robbins’ words were causing confusion…
Read More60 Creative Ways to Make Money in Retirement
Last year, I asked the women in our community how they make money in retirement. Their answers were amazing and showed just how creative our generation has become when it comes to supplementing our income in the best years of our lives…
Read MoreDo You Know All That Instagram Has to Offer?
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms across all age groups. What started out as a platform to share photos with filters to make them look professional has evolved over the past few years into so much more…
Read MoreThings to Watch Out for in a Divorce
Divorce can be a traumatic experience for both parties involved. Not only does it entail the end of a relationship, but it also requires dividing assets and agreeing on living arrangements, among other things. Unfortunately, some spouses…
Read More20 Ways to Influence a Child’s Love of Reading
In my previous article, I wrote about the lack of reading habits – and lack of love toward reading – in the younger generations. Our grandchildren don’t seem to have a healthy exposure and/or regard toward books which, in turn, inhibits the development of their critical thinking capabilities. Naturally, the whole society will suffer in future years.
Read More4 Tiny Makeup for Older Women Tips That Make a Big Difference
61-year-old Janet arrived at the makeup counter wearing full makeup. As she gradually became more comfortable talking with me, she shared that her 9th grade best friend had taught her how to use makeup…
Read MoreThe Dreaded High School Reunion and the 5 Things I Discovered Preparing for Mine
I graduated in 1973 from a small Catholic high school. I was young for my age, ill prepared to be rubbing elbows with girls who drove Jaguars and brand new Camaros to school, had streets named after their fathers and felt little to no use for me…
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