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Living life after 60 involves a little - or a lot - of change. It all depends on your preferences. Taking in account your interests, you can have so much fun. Enjoy this category of articles to learn about technology, hobbies, books, entertainment and more!

1 year ago

The Fast Track to De-Cluttering Our Mind and Why We Should

Consider this: our possessions are nothing more than inanimate objects. They don’t pulse with the same life energies as we do. Right? Curiously, no, that’s not the case at all. Research in the area of quantum physics shows that inanimate objects…

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1 year ago

Downsizing After Retirement: House, Apartment or Retirement Community?

So now you’re retired: Kids are out of the house. Alarm clocks are quiet. Schedule is free. You might be walking around your home thinking, “Gosh, we have a lot of space.” Retirement is a new chapter in life, and many see it as a chance to try something…

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1 year ago

6 Things I Learned About Ending a Long-Term Friendship

A few years ago I had a long term friendship come to an end. Four decades of love, laughter and jokes, gone. I felt as though someone had removed a part of my heart. However, that experience both taught me important life lessons…

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1 year ago

5 Kitchen Tools That Are Fun to Use and Make Meal Preparation Simpler

What have I been doing during the pandemic? Well, among other things, I have been adding to my kitchen tools. When I was young and raising a family on limited funds, I didn’t have many extras in terms of kitchen tools…

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1 year ago

Journaling for Clarity: 6 Prompts for Self-Discovery and Growth

This stage of life is a time of transformation, new beginnings, and deeper self-discovery. It’s a stage where you’ve accumulated wisdom, experiences, and lessons, but also where you may be wondering, “What’s next for me?” As you embark…

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1 year ago

Solo and Sizzling? How to Make Valentine’s Day All About You!

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples – it’s a celebration of love in all its forms, including self-love! If you’re a woman over 60 flying solo this Valentine’s, ditch the idea that this day is only for romance and turn it into a fabulous celebration of YOU…

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1 year ago

Is It Downsizing or Tossing Out Tender Memories?

I was a clever gatherer of things. Mostly paper. In neat piles. Inside of drawers. Resting innocuously on shelves. Tucked into boxes that lurked in the shadowy recesses of my garage…

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1 year ago

How Often Do You Get to Sit Comfortably on Public Transportation?

People who go everywhere by car may have many complaints – traffic, the price of petrol (gas), or finding a parking space. But at least they can expect to travel in comfort…

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1 year ago

In a Rut? Break Free with Whee! Time

Got a mild case of the blues? It happens to me occasionally. I can feel it coming on when the days start to blend together; I decline invitations from friends and spend more time hunkering down at home. Sometimes, I feel like I’ve earned the right to withdraw. After my mom died…

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1 year ago

Living with Roommates in Retirement – The Golden Girls Were Right!

Many of us share common fears as we enter retirement. We fear financial challenges, failing health and feelings of disconnectedness as we grow older. The good news is that there is one strategy which can help us effectively face all three – living with roommates…

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