10 Most Romantic Cities to go with Your Partner
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?
Read MoreStuck in a Groove? We’ve Been Primed to Create!
I have a confession to make. Writing this essay was painless. I did not have to cloister myself in a cabin in the woods, empty my calendar of obligations, or stay up all night. As a retirement writer, the ideas for most of my pieces…
Read MoreA Recipe for Radically Reinventing Yourself in Midlife
Are you in the market for a seismic shake-up that re-calibrates you from the inside out? Something more lasting than a new purse, a different hair color, the latest raw food or green juice diet? About the time we reach our fifties, awareness shifts…
Read MoreWhy I Enjoy the Opera Theatre of St. Louis
My family is from St. Louis, so a nice road trip from Chicago to St. Louis (five hours with one potty stop) was in the cards for my opera friend, Betsy, and me. Opera Theater of St. Louis is known for excellent productions, many of them commissioned premiers…
Read MorePiano Lesson 19: Remember the Count-Off!
In music, we generally “count off” or “count down” a measure or two before we start playing to establish the tempo internally. When we play in bands, ensembles or orchestras we always count off a measure or two to make sure that everyone starts together…
Read MoreLooking Backwards: Nostalgia or Reflection?
Do you ever find yourself caught in a repetitive mental loop? It is not uncommon, with more time on our hands, to relive our careers or past challenges from our personal lives. Some memories are quite horrifying, but the sum of these experiences…
Read MoreThey Grow Up So Fast! 4 Fun Things to Do with Your Teenage Granddaughter
As your grandchildren grow, they need adults less and less. If you enjoyed babysitting them when they were small, there are so many things to miss when they grow out of that period, and even more so when they start craving more independence in their teens…
Read MoreHow Reading Books Can Wake Up Your Brain After 60
Are you one of those people who, no matter how much you are enjoying it, simply cannot wait to finish the book you are reading when another interesting title catches your eye? Me too. Unfortunately, a busy schedule limits my dedicated reading time…
Read MoreNourishing Your Soul in Your 60s and Beyond
It occurs to me that women from all around the world will be reading this article, which is why I realize that life experience in different countries is so relevant in its diversity. How fascinating it would be to sit in one room with a baby boomer…
Read MoreEmpowerment Through the Lens: The Inspiring Story Behind the Mature Women Calendar for Charity
In 2003, the heartwarming movie Calendar Girls premiered. It was based on the true story of a group of middle-aged Yorkshire women who teamed up to create a sexy calendar to raise money for blood cancer research after one of their husbands died…
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