The Importance of Humor for Older Women Downsizing Their Home
How can I giggle while I’m getting rid of things I’ve had for a very long time and have been important to me? What’s joyful about getting rid of my kids’ favorite toys? There’s no way I can smile as I trash album after album of our family’s pictures…
Read MoreThe Many Joys Lying in Bed Can Bring to a Senior Woman
Usually, when anyone writes about the joys of bed, they are thinking of one of two things: the pleasures of a good night’s sleep or, alternatively, of sex. I am a great believer in both…
Read MoreHow to Listen to a Podcast
Recently, I began to sheepishly tell friends about the project I’d been working on for the last several months. To supplement my blog, Who I Met Today, a podcast (same name) launches on January 13. As I spread the word, I received a mixed bag…
Read MoreIs 2023 Your Year to Start Playing the Piano?
Have you always wanted to learn how to play the piano, or regretted quitting piano lessons as a child? Perhaps you have been hesitating because, with the threat of Covid, you are uncomfortable with the idea of going into a piano teacher’s home?
Read MoreA Simple, Reflective New Year’s Eve Tradition
Long ago, I gave up glitzy parties, morning hangovers, and late night celebrations. I no longer need to mark the occasion with noisemakers and hats. On New Year’s Eve, give me a good movie to watch…
Read MoreCreate Your Vision for 2023 in Pictures and Words
Few people seem to make New Year’s resolutions these days. They seem outdated and hard-to-keep. Why say your resolution is to visit the gym daily only to disappoint yourself a few months later when your gym clothes become your lounge pajamas?
Read MoreHow to Write a Book About Your Family History
I can’t and don’t intend to tell anyone how to write a book. Every writer goes about their task in a different way, and while rules do exist – readability is key, for a start – they are also there to be broken. I had never written a book before…
Read More6 Simple Steps to Change Your Life Narrative in 2023
The holidays are upon us and soon we will be entering a new year. For those of us over 60, we have navigated countless holiday gatherings and made more New Year’s resolutions than we can remember. So, what makes this holiday season and 2023 so important?
Read MoreWant to Live Longer? Learn to Need People More!
We arrange lunch with pals. We keep a doctor’s appointment and visit the dentist for regular cleanings. We schedule a yoga class and offer to pick up our grandchildren from school. We thank an employee or coworker who has gone the extra mile…
Read MoreWhat to Say (Or Not Say) to Someone Who Is Terminally Ill
I’ve been on this trek (more arduous than a journey) with terminal cancer for a year now. For six months or so, I kept silent about my diagnosis to give me time to process and adjust with my family and a few close friends…
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