With a major election upon us it’s time to think carefully about the candidates we choose to vote for.   If you watch TV or listen to...

This post was inspired by attending the recent Cowboys – Giants game at Metlife Stadium. The key word being “game”. Many fans of these...

It started out in the early spring as a way to help a neighbor who broke her ankle and couldn’t take her dog for walks. She has a...

I was recently at a meeting and started making small talk with those seated around me. As everyone had something in common – the thing...

Friends are our lifeline in tough times, and we sure are in tough times right now. Whether you’ve got more friends than you can count or...

With companies bringing more of their employees back to the office I’ve had many conversations with still-working friends about the pros...

Talking with several friends who are nearing retirement, the conversation quickly turns to finances and how to ensure there is enough...

We live in an increasingly disposable world. More and more products are made for single use then disposal or are created based on planned...

This post was originally released in the late fall a couple of years ago, but when we were recently able to open the windows for a few...

This started as a post about how we tend to become more cautious with age (I refer to this as part of the wisdom we gain through...

This post was inspired by a series of events that made a potentially bad situation much easier.        A few Wednesdays ago I was working...

Another post coming back, with a few updates, due to the current political climate as we barrel toward the presidential election with...

A few mornings ago when I went outside to get our paper – yes, we still get a real newspaper – a teenager from down the street was...

The ongoing heat wave has reminded me of the importance of listening to our bodies as we age so I resurrected this post from a few years...

This is a side trip in my Travel Memories series focused on memorable meals. Food on the road is an integral part of any trip and can...

With summer upon us and vacations & travel top of mind, I am re-posting the below from 2021 as a reminder of the best sources of...

This post was inspired by a friend who sent me this quote from John Muir: “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are...

Along the lines of my recent post “Your Words and Actions Matter”, this post is about how we can impact others. Intentional, simple...

Shortly after starting this blog I wrote about volunteering as an advisor on a project for Crossroads4Hope - https://crossroads4hope.org/...

A common thread I found when speaking with co-workers over 50, and within myself, is that after 50 having a fulfilling role is more...