Attention Pet Lovers: A Dog Can Make You Happier – and Healthier!
I have a new puppy, and little Sally is keeping me on my toes. Libby, my small poodle/terrier, was a stellar companion for 17 years – my kayak buddy, canoe tripper, and enthusiastic hiker. When I swam down the lake…
Read MoreFeeling Down on Yourself in Your 60s? 3 Fantastic Things to Remember
We all have guilty pleasures. But do you want to know which one is my favorite? I love watching House Hunters on HGTV! There’s nothing better to do on a lazy Sunday morning. So, coffee in hand…
Read MoreAre We Selfish for Having the Occasional Pity Party During Pandemic Times?
A couple of weeks ago we did a drive by for my grandson’s seventh birthday. It was the second grandchild birthday that I’ve had to miss due to the Covid pandemic…
Read MoreAre You Ready to Meet Your Future Self? Let’s Get Started in 3 Easy Steps
As the reality of an extended quarantine sets in across many corners of the world, we’re all discovering new ways to spend the extra time we have on our hands…
Read MoreHow to Relax and Relieve Stress with Your Very Own Home Retreat
Going on an organised retreat can be expensive and requires travel. To save both cash and time you can set up a retreat for yourself – and maybe a friend or two – and enjoy a relaxed time of self-nurturing without leaving home…
Read More7 Things We Can Do To Protect and Enhance the Aging Brain
When you concentrate on what you’re thankful for instead of what bothers you, you’re decentering. If things aren’t going well, Dr. Medina advises, simply write down three things that make you grateful…
Read MoreHow to Go from Panic to Peace in the Face of a Global Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic is a stark reminder of our lack of control. We can’t control a virus spreading throughout the globe, or its many implications, and we can’t control other people…
Read More2 Grammar Points to Help You Out if You’re Spending the Quarantine Doing Some Writing
One of the “silver linings” people are mentioning regarding the Coronavirus quarantine is that they finally have time to write. This can be your opportunity to flesh out the plot for that novel…
Read MoreStuck at Home? 20 Things to Do if You’re Trying to Avoid the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Over Age 60
Up until now, I’ve haven’t written too much about the coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak. But, after much soul-searching, I decided that I had an obligation to help all of you to get through this difficult time…
Read More3 Ways to Reduce Your Novel Coronavirus Risk as an Older Adult (+ 2 Ideas You May Have Missed)
The more I thought about the novel coronavirus situation, the more I realized that I had a responsibility to help get the word out about the simple steps that we can take to protect ourselves. Over the next few weeks, I will be producing a series of articles and videos to help the women in our community…
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