5 Creative Ways to Find Your Next Great Book to Read
Reaching the end of a great book is a bittersweet moment. If the story was fiction, and the characters spoke to your heart, then it’s an emotional high to complete their journey with them. Read More
5 Tips for Skip-Gen Travel in the Age of Covid-19
Perhaps you are a “newbie” to skip-gen travel, and this was the summer you planned to take that first special trip with your grandchild. Or perhaps you are a seasoned skip-gen traveler and were looking forward to another great trip…
Read MoreWriting a Letter to Your Deceased Spouse – How and Why Would You Do It?
The Covid pandemic and required quarantine have been tough on all of us, there is no question. But I dare say they has been particularly hard on those of us who have been widowed – whether recently or not – and are spending…
Read MoreAfter 60, You Can’t Do Everything That You Used to Do… and That’s Ok
I’ve been a runner for more than 40 years – ever since taking a jogging class as part of a gym requirement in college. It’s a real passion of mine. For a long time, I ran races and participated in marathons. More recently, I built up to long runs in the spring and summer. Read More
Myths and Tricks for Secondhand Shopping
Secondhand shopping is having its moment right now since it’s environmentally friendly and good for the earth. So, let’s explore some of the myths and tricks to make it a successful venture. If you still don’t think this kind of shopping…
Read MoreLearn to De-stress Over Covid-19 by Making Personal Choices That Work for You
A dear friend called me yesterday, distressed: “What am I supposed to do? Some people are wandering around town without masks, eating at outdoor patios with less than three feet between them. Isn’t that horribly dangerous?
Read MoreHow Pets Can Benefit Older People’s Mental and Physical Health
Are you thinking about getting a pet? Do you share your home with a furry friend already? Aside from being cute and furry (or feathery), pets can bring a lot more than we think to our lives, especially as we get older…
Read MoreDo You Pay Enough Attention to Your Deposits for Independence? Here’s Why You Should! (Video)
In my last blog I discussed how weeks of sedentary days can threaten your independence and shared the Elevator Exercise to help you retain leg strength…
Read More4 Reasons to Ditch Your Car in Your 50s or 60s (Only One is Financial!)
Do you remember the sense of freedom that you had the first time you got in your own car and turned the keys? The world suddenly became smaller as your mind raced with possibilities for adventure and exploration…
Read MoreThe Great Kindness Challenge: What’s Yours?
We are an interconnected world, as we’ve discovered more powerfully than ever through the pandemic, and if that interconnectedness sometimes brings unwanted offerings, such as the virus, it also brings treasures, like that of kindness…
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