Love Is Eternal, but Life Isn’t! Facing the Chance of Becoming a Widow
Soon after my book was published, I attended a community luncheon. Several couples were seated at my table, and we introduced ourselves. After watching me for a few minutes, one wife suddenly exclaimed, “Oh, I saw your picture in Sunday’s…
Read MoreUsing the READ Strategy with Grandchildren
Almost all grandparents realize that their grandchildren benefit when they read to them. However, if you want to really maximize the educational benefit of such an activity, you should READ when you read. And just what is READ?
Read MoreDealing with Loneliness after 50 – The Sixty and Me 2020 Survey Results
Loneliness is a large and complex issue. Despite so many convenient ways to connect, including texting, social media and FaceTime, we’re the most socially connected society in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Sadly, at some point…
Read MoreStreaming My Way via Vicarious Travel
Freedom to travel continues to be a much-loved experience that I fear won’t be repeated anytime soon. There are many things I miss about visiting other countries, but the most stimulating for me has been absorbing local culture…
Read MoreThe 3 A’s of Living a Life of Joy After 60
It took me quite some time to pluck up the courage and try internet dating after my husband died. At first, even the thought of it was horrifying, and my first visit to a dating site ended after just a minute or so. Read More
Texas Aging Statistics & Resource Guide
The Texas Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Texas. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $21.00 an hour for home care to $6,418 a month for skilled nursing care, Texas is typically less expensive than the national average. This guide […]
Read MoreLet’s Ban the Term “Senior Moment”
In the midst of choosing a piece of music, my dance instructor forgot which dance we were about to work on. He said he was having a “senior moment.” Given he’s all of 30, that was ludicrous, of course, but it totally got my hackles up. Saying “senior moment” to me, a senior, is not acceptable. Read More
Have You Lost Your Inspiration During the Pandemic?
For some people, the pandemic has been a lesson in dealing with isolation. For others, it’s offered valuable alone time for reflection. For me, the silver lining has been that even after more than six decades on this planet…
Read More5 Surprising Things I Learned About Senior Sex
My father died in 1969 at 49 years old. Mom was a couple of years younger. She chose not to remarry. This left her in a bind. She liked to dance. In fact, she went dancing three nights a week into her 80s. Mom needed a dance partner. And boy there were a litany of courters. Read More
How to Write A Memoir – From Free Writing to Manuscript
In this time of shelter-in-place, many of us have turned to gardening, baking, or writing to help us stay focused and grounded. I have done all of those things, but mostly I write. Writing is how I make meaning out of seemingly meaningless…
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