8 Best Thanksgiving Gifts
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate family, friends and those you love, and what better way to show your appreciation than to give them a thoughtful gift? Don’t just bring wine to the feast; surprise your host with a special…
Read More“New” Old Fashion Trends
This past week my husband and I watched the original version of The Pink Panther again, a film that was released in 1963 starring the wonderful Peter Sellers. Yes, it was pretty silly (that was the point, after all) but it still was a lot of fun, especially to revisit…
Read MoreIs Living with Pain Stopping You from Enjoying Life After 60?
Is pain a growing fear as you age? Is it part of your identity once you pass the sixty gate? When I was ten years old, a boy swung a shovel with a rusty corner at a bee. I had just stooped down to the ground to pick something up…
Read MoreHow to Thrive When One Spouse Retires First
What do you do when your spouse retires first – and you’re not quite ready (or the opposite)? Either way, there are some key tips that’ll make the transition smoother for both of you. Retirement is a big enough transition on its own – let alone the impact…
Read MoreNavigating Legal Issues Surrounding Grandparents Rights and Child Custody
The age-old saying “it takes a village” rings especially true when it comes to raising children. In today’s dynamic family structures, grandparents often play a significant role in the upbringing of their grandchildren, either by providing essential support…
Read MoreYes, I Am a Witch – And So Are You!
Once upon a time, Wise women were revered. They lived in thatched cottages deep within the woods tending their herbs, gardens, animals, milking their cow or goat, gathering nuts and berries from the forest, talking to tress and gazing at the moon…
Read More3 Tips for Navigating Complicated Relationships on This Side of 50
As I write this article, I find myself in a phase of life where I am 61 years old and very suddenly having to supervise care for my mom who just turned 85. This situation is further complicated by the fact that our relationship has not been the most fabulous…
Read More10 Safe Cities in the USA for Women Over 50
Do you enjoy visiting new cities in the USA? Are you planning on moving to a new city? The safety of cities in the USA can depend on various factors such as crime rates, healthcare facilities, and community support. While no city can be considered entirely safe…
Read MoreMarrying Yourself After Becoming a Widow: A Beautiful Ritual to Help You Recover
Over 12 years ago, after a year of dealing with stomach cancer, my husband passed away. As any widow knows, this is an utterly devastating thing to happen, even if you are towards the end of your life, you know it is the ‘natural’ conclusion…
Read MoreWhat’s at the Roots of Financial Divorce Recovery?
Five years post-divorce, 25% of people say they feel recovered from the emotional impact of divorce, vs 35% who say they are still not recovered from the financial impact. Even after five years, so many of us are not financially resilient after divorce…
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