How Floor Sitting Can Help You Age in Place (You Can Keep Your Furniture!)
Do you have a favorite armchair or sofa? A cozy place to while away lazy Sunday afternoons with a juicy book, a cup of tea, and a pile of cookies. You’re not alone! But imagine if, instead, the floor became your new best friend – offering you not only comfort…
Read MoreThe Very Odd Story of the Cat in the Shower
It was a very ordinary night. I was undertaking a very ordinary activity. I had gone into the bathroom to get my pyjamas, which were hanging on the back of the door. My mind was completely elsewhere, as minds can be when you’re doing a routine task…
Read More7 Signs You Might Have a Drinking Problem
Alcohol consumption has become so normalized in our society. If you’ve ever tried to quit drinking then you’ll know why they say, “Alcohol is the only drug we have to justify not taking.” It’s coping with all the questions and having to come up…
Read MoreWhy I Enjoy the Opera Theatre of St. Louis
My family is from St. Louis, so a nice road trip from Chicago to St. Louis (five hours with one potty stop) was in the cards for my opera friend, Betsy, and me. Opera Theater of St. Louis is known for excellent productions, many of them commissioned premiers…
Read MoreBeing of Service in Your 60s
As discussed in my previous blogs, there are so many perks to reaching this wonderful milestone, and I finally have the time and the means to follow through in earnest on one of the most pressing items that has remained flickering on my back burner: volunteering.
Read MoreEasy Halloween Crafts for Adults
I was born just after midnight on 31st October – so in our house Halloween has always been a time for celebration. I even got married in a grand Halloween wedding, where we made our own decorations and table settings – and even an orange wedding cake…
Read MoreNavigating Financial Realities After Losing Your Spouse
Sixteen years ago, my world shattered. That’s when cancer killed my beloved husband. A spouse’s likelihood of passing away is three times higher for women than men. Many women find that widowhood forces them to take on and make critical financial…
Read MoreBallet – Diverse and Inclusive. Really?
The idea of inclusivity demands that we examine who we are and what we stand for. I struggle with that on a personal level, as I don’t want routine assumptions to blind me to reality and limit my participation in our evolving society…
Read More5 Tips to Keep Playing Tennis as You Age
The older I get, the more I realize that age is no reason to stop playing sports. In fact, as the “golden years” sneak up on us (really, what are they anyway?) and the demands of family and employment lessen, we may have more time to participate…
Read MoreSparkly Style After 60: Tips for Traveling with Jewelry
The right accessories can transform a limited wardrobe into a myriad of outfits. So how do you decide what jewelry to take on a trip? Let me give you some tips and share lessons I’ve learned from my own mistakes…
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