Why It’s Important That We Set the Example
The example we set teaches our kids and our kids’ kids how to live late in life. To my mind, it’s an enormous and unbelievable responsibility which offers all kinds of opportunities for us to grow into the wise women we were always…
Read MoreHow to Guarantee Your Best First Impression
When I first started public speaking, part of my training was the constant reminder that you only have 30 seconds to make a positive impression and grab the audience’s attention. That training was about 30 years ago, and the timeframe…
Read MoreCrystals and Gemstones for Love and Seduction
Whether you are waiting for Valentine’s Day to celebrate love or you are a passionate person all year round, let’s have a conversation about love, passion, and seduction and the fascinating gemstones and crystals that can spice up your romantic life…
Read MoreWhat Made You Laugh Today?
When my husband and have meals with our grandchildren, we often have a favorite game we play at the dinner table. We call it ‘the mad, sad, glad’ game. I highly recommend it. The rules are quite simple. We begin by going around the table…
Read MoreHow Global Travel Set Me Free and Made Me More Intelligent
Although my teen years were amongst the most treacherous in my life, a few events molded me positively into the lifelong seeker I am today. When I was 16, I had the grand opportunity to go on a teen tour to nine countries in Europe with a group…
Read MoreTwelve Favorite Books in 2022
In my reading life, I did something different this year. I kept track of all the books I read, along with comments about what I liked or disliked. Friends often ask me to recommend a book, and this method helps me remember what I read two…
Read MoreHighlights of Spain and Portugal – Why You Should Visit
I just recently got back from a visit to Spain and Portugal and found it to be fascinating. I have been to Spain before a few times and Portugal many years ago. I spent a good part of my trip this time on the Madeira Island, a place I highly recommend…
Read MoreMaking Friends on Foreign Shores Is an Adventure
Developing friendships on foreign shores is an acid test of fortitude. Each time zone crossed takes you further into unchartered territory. Different languages. Tweaked cultural and social mores. You’ve transplanted yourself into a world…
Read MoreGift Ideas from Grandparents: What’s a Mimi to Do?
I have evolved over the years in my thinking around gift-giving to children as well as grandchildren. Perhaps you have, too? It’s a blessing that in many situations our grandchildren don’t “need” anything that their parents can’t already provide for them…
Read MoreThe Crazy (Often Funny) Truth About Finding a Toilet While Traveling Abroad
Most of us 60-somethings do a lot of research before we grab our bags and head off on a trip abroad. We make sure our passport is up-to-date, that we have the necessary visas, ensure we have proper immunization requirements…
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