Improve Your Life by Tackling Tolerations: Stop Putting Up with ‘STUFF’
Women tolerate a lot. We put up with a lot of irritating annoyances. We’re taught not to complain, not to rock the boat, to go along with others, to be grateful for what we have, to be understanding, to be constantly available to family and friends…
Read MoreWhat Happened to Your Reading Life?
My husband and I were a Match.com pair made in heaven. Twenty years ago, when we met, I was a public school reading specialist, and he was a rare book dealer. We clicked immediately at our first rendezvous, and we’ve been going strong ever since!
Read MoreA Lesson from “Eigengrau” or Growth and Value Investing
Every day, I receive an email from a site called WordDaily. I love to challenge myself to guess the meaning of the word. Recently, eigengrau was the Word of the Day. I recognized its German origin and the “gray” part but not the entire meaning of the word…
Read MoreWhy So Many People Do Not Want to Plan for Retirement
Why is it that so many people do not want to look at retirement seriously? It is said that people spend more time planning an overseas trip than they do retirement. Do we fear retirement? If so, what do we fear?
Read MoreIs No-Exam Life Insurance Right for You?
Just as it says, you don’t need a medical exam to get this kind of life insurance. If you are underinsured, have no insurance and/or have an underlying medical condition, or you only need a little life insurance, no-exam life insurance may be the best option…
Read MoreMaking Friends After 60: 9 Creative Groups Focused on Building Communities
The world is changing for 60-year-old women. We no longer have the social context that we enjoyed as a wife, parent or co-worker. Building community and creating a network of like-minded friends is a challenge, but not impossible…
Read MoreBali for Over 60s – A Journey of Serenity and Adventure
Bali, known as the Island of the Gods, has long captivated travelers with its enchanting landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. While it’s often associated with youthful backpackers and honeymooners, Bali also holds a special allure…
Read MoreDo You Believe You Can Lose Weight?
If you’re reading this, chances are you have some doubts about whether you can lose weight or not. The women I work with have a desire to lose weight, but when we look closer, we discover they don’t really believe they can do it…
Read MoreThe Parenting Puzzle – How to Balance Guidance and Acceptance of Adult (Or Near Adult) Children
Raising a child is an incredible journey filled with joy, challenges, and decisions. But it’s also complicated. We all want the best for our children, and as parents that means ensuring they stay on the right path by course correcting when necessary…
Read More8 Steps for Creating Your Own Road Map for Your 60s and Beyond
For the first 60 years or so of our lives, we are on a well-marked super highway with plenty of directional signs. Graduate from High School. Go to College. Choose a career. Earn money. Buy a house, have a car, create a life. Maybe find a spouse…
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