Finding Cherished Friendship in Times of Adversity
I have just finished reading “These Precious Days”, an essay written by Ann Patchett, published in Harper’s Magazine. I loved it so much the first time; I re-read it for a second. I feel ridiculously close to Ann after reading this candid…
Read MoreWhy I Chose to Retire in Thailand
I’m a 65-year-old Canadian teacher and journalist. I’ve chosen Thailand as my retirement home and here’s an introduction to retirement in Thailand. I started teaching abroad after I turned 50 and have since lived and worked in several countries…
Read MoreHow Kindness Can Improve Your Mood
We’ve all seen TV shows and movies featuring coaches with hearts of gold, but usually they have a gruff exterior. But in the popular TV series Ted Lasso we see a coach who’s gentle, compassionate and sweet through and through. His unshakeable…
Read MoreHow a Surprise Friendship Showed Me that Life After 60 Gives as Much as It Takes
The older I get, the more clearly I see – through my new trifocals – that life really is a give and take proposition, often with equally unsatisfactory results. For example, life giveth plantar fasciitis and taketh away fashionable footwear….
Read More5 Tips to Help You Find a Roommate After 60
One of the most important steps in finding a roommate is deciding that you’re ready to do so. This step, however, often gets trampled over in the decision-making process. So, I advise women who are contemplating the roommate…
Read MoreThe Time of New Beginnings: Where My Journey Started
I’m turning 65 in a few weeks, and I’m thinking about another milestone birthday that marked the beginning of a new life for me. Turning 50 was the catalyst for launching an international lifestyle that I’m still enjoying today and plan to keep on enjoying…
Read More5 Autumn Rituals to Celebrate the Changing of the Seasons (Plus, My Apple Butter Recipe)
I love the changing of the seasons. Don’t you? This time of year I get to pull out my flannel shirts and thick socks, which after a summer of bare shoulders and toes feels cozy and warm. As the weather cools down, I delight in the autumn rituals…
Read MoreDon’t Put Your Dreams for Retirement in a Storage Unit
My husband, with the help of his eldest son, finally decided to tackle his mother’s storage unit. A task long dreaded, yet long overdue. The 10×20 unit was jam-packed to the ceiling with boxes of fabric, collectibles and furniture from the home she left…
Read More6 Unusual Retirement Gift Ideas for Women
If you’re looking for unusual retirement gift ideas for women, I have you covered! Of course, the classic idea of a retirement gift is the “gold watch,” given by companies to retiring employees after decades of faithful service…
Read MoreAre You Ready for a Roommate in Your 60s? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
Having a roommate is probably something you haven’t done since your college years. But four decades after hanging up their caps and gowns, many people are considering it again. A 2018 AARP survey found significant interest in homesharing…
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