Yes, You Can and Should Fall in Love with Yourself! (VIDEO)
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I like the crisp air and the happy red apples beaming from baskets next to orange pumpkins. At the first snap of cold air, my ancient baking gene kicks on, and I start up making cornbread and cobblers…
Read More4 Ways to Release Your Inner Artist in Your 60s
I never used to think of myself as creative. Artists are creative, and artists paint. I can’t even draw. Read More
My Summer of Love with Martha and Mary
You may be familiar with the Biblical story of Martha and Mary. Mary is sitting quietly at the feet of Jesus, absorbing his wisdom, and Martha is orchestrating the events of the evening and making sure there is food on the table…
Read MoreHow Estranged Mothers Can Find Acceptance and Healing
Martin Luther said, “You cannot keep birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.” Read More
Is It Possible to Find Purpose in the Time of Pandemic? Yes – If You Know Where to Look!
As the pandemic drags on month after month, loneliness can tighten its cruel grip. For many, a sense of purpose is the primary weapon against loneliness, yet thanks to Covid-19, the usual sources of meaning and purpose…
Read More13 Powerful Lessons for Aging Well, Inside and Out
Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. (Anonymous)
The older I get, the harder it is to argue with this advice. Knee deep into my sixth decade, I’ve gathered a few more pearls of wisdom along the way. These lessons are helping me blaze an easier trail through my journey of aging. Read More
What Covid Quarantine Taught Me About Being Retired
There were many good things that came out of my experience with my first, and I hope last, quarantine of my life. But given how current events are playing out, quarantine restrictions may float in and out of our lives for some time to come…
Read MoreYou’re Not Over the Hill Until You Start Believing You’re Over the Hill
How old is really old?
Apparently, the answer depends on the age of the person responding to the question. Read More
Getting Older Doesn’t Make You Less Valuable, but Acting and Feeling Old Might
You look around yourself at work. Every new hire is well under the age of 30 and the number of co-workers in their 50s and 60s seems to be rapidly vanishing. As you get into your 60s, you can’t help but wonder, “Am I next?” Read More
How to Develop Creative Ideas and Get More from Life After 60
Creativity can be the key to a fuller, more enjoyable life. Fundamentally, creativity is the ability to use the imagination to come up with original ideas. Many people think that the aging brain loses its ability to think creatively. Read More