“Oh, I Could Write a Book…” Well, Maybe You Should!
It’s an expression we’ve all heard and probably have said more than a few times. First comes a long string of annoying circumstances or stubborn challenges, repeated frustrations or just plain foolishness. Then the punchline: “Oh, I could write a book…
Read More7 Best Backpacks for Women Over 50
Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or simply embracing the adventures of daily life, there’s one essential accessory that transcends generational divides: the backpack. Far from being confined to the realms of youth, the modern backpack has evolved…
Read MoreConsider Tackling Just One Goal in 2024
Have you ever started the year with a sizable list of goals to complete by the next time the ball drops in Time Square? Goals are great. They are hard work and take repetition. If you don’t have a goal, you tend to live life haphazardly…
Read MoreWriting Your Memoir Is Easier Than You Think
I’ve heard it many times in my classes: Your family and friends want you to write your memoir. They say you’ve had an interesting life, and you have such great stories to tell. They want it all in writing for their kids, your grandkids. But who has the time?
Read MoreLet’s Fall into Reading with These 12 Titles
Where did October and November go? Disappeared into 11 books, most of them worth considering for your book stack. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Read MoreI Used to Be Scared of Driving But Am Now Wising Up!
I can’t think of any other physical activity in life which regularly pairs teenagers with the elderly other than driving. Every day, on superhighways and rural roads alike, cohorts of every age demographic follow, pass, and turn, without regard…
Read MoreHow to Grow Your Vocabulary in a Shrinking-Vocabulary World
I hear myself using some of the same words over and over. Words like nice, cool, wow, and pretty. Maybe the guy is nice, but there’s a plethora of words that may better describe him. Maybe he’s good-natured, pleasant, friendly, hospitable, cordial, amiable…
Read More14 Beautiful Celebrity Women Over 60
Women over 60 are thriving and living full lives. It used to be that actresses stopped being cast for movie roles as they got older, and musicians lost credibility once they passed a certain age. Thankfully, these industries have changed, and women…
Read MoreHow Clearing Clutter Can Help You Find Freedom and Happiness After 60
I came across this quote about clearing clutter on – of all places – a medical website, and it struck me as the perfect way to look at the “too much stuff” conundrum I’m still struggling with. Peter Walsh, an organizational expert and former host…
Read More7 Ways to Make Eating at Home Fun and Good
Eating at home can be better and more fun than dining out every day. In this article I share seven ways to make home food preparation interesting. For many years, it was my responsibility to feed our family of seven, three healthy meals a day…
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