Piano Lesson 11: CHORDS, CHORDS, CHORDS!
Many of you report to me that you are taking your lessons more slowly than I am posting them, and that is great, and completely expected! There is no set timeline for your learning as long as you are able to maintain consistent practice…
Read MoreTurn Exercise from a Chore to a Joyful Activity: Discover the Fun in Fitness!
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It is well known that regular exercise can improve overall health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve mental well-being. However, the question arises: is exercising…
Read MorePuppy Love: How Adopting a Dog Can Bring Joy to Women Over 60
“I said I’d take a dog, but I’m not sure I want that one.” “He’s a real sweetheart,” Brittany, a staff member, assured me. He was big with the smushed-in face of a bulldog, but the height of a boxer. He had a barrel chest, and his front legs were shorter than the back ones…
Read More12 Health Apps for Women Over 60
Mobile apps that we install on our phones or tablets have become useful for everyday life. From fun games to exercise apps, there’s an app for everything! Are you looking for apps that can help you stay healthy? There are many useful apps…
Read MoreHave You Considered the Phenomenon of Reciprocity?
When you were younger but already adult, your parents most likely helped you in every way they could. Not everyone has such help, but a huge number of us do. And perhaps your grandparents did the same. Maybe it was financial help…
Read MoreHow Can You Tell if You’re Happy? It’s a Harder Question than It Sounds!
Knowing that you’re in a happy state seems like a no-brainer, right? As the song goes, “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.” While I am not clapping my hands, I have become aware of my happiness. I am happy. That doesn’t mean I am…
Read MoreVitality Domain #3 – Meaning and Creativity: Live It Now
We are continuing our exploration of the four vitality domains that influence your health span, now focusing on the area of meaning/purpose and creativity. Isn’t it time to be your own heroine and be/do what has been waiting in the wings?
Read MoreIs It Possible to Turn Loneliness into Solitude?
When I think about these two states of being – loneliness and solitude – they have such different connotations. And yet the border between them is porous. If we are lonely, can we just decide that we can cross over into solitude? It seems a bit like the old fairy-tale about spinning straw into gold. […]
Read More10 Walkable Cities in the USA for Women Over 50
Do you like to walk? Does wandering in a city with no particular destination appeal to you? I love to walk and always make it a priority to research a city’s walkability before I visit. There are many walkable cities in the USA that are great for women over 50…
Read MoreTaylor Swift at 70 (Me, Not Her): What I Learned at this Late Stage from The Eras Tour
The email subject line included a heart emoji – “♥Calling Taylor Swift Fans” – and offered presale access to The Eras Tour, scheduled in nearby Tampa for shortly before my 70th birthday. “Maybe this could be an early present to myself,” I thought. And was it ever…
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