Back in the 1980s, when I was in my 20s, I decided to do a 2-day, 150-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin, Texas. I bought a bike (yes, I didn’t even have a bike at
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Decluttering the Nest: Helping Your Adult Children (and You!) to Move Forward
Why is it that so many adult children use their parents’ home to store all their childhood mementos? What effect does this have on them? And how does it affect the parents who allow it? Four Adults
Sowing the Seeds of Autumn: 7 Ways to Change Your Life This Coming Season
Season alert: autumn has arrived. This is actually my time of the year because it feels abundantly joyful to adhere to the custom of planting new seeds and witnessing new growth. In a spiritual sense, autumn
How Important Is It to Make a Difference in Your 60s?
Have you always felt that you’re destined to do something great? In our 60s, we can wake up and think: it’s now or never. Maybe we want to leave our mark on our community or even
The Power of “Half-Assing” Your Health: Why Perfection Isn’t Necessary for Progress
Ever feel like you need to overhaul your entire life to get healthy? Have you ever found yourself putting off making changes because you can’t do it all perfectly? If this resonates, you’re not alone and
Fall/Winter 2024/25 Accessories Trends
Age is no barrier to style, and women over 50 are proving this fact with confidence and panache. As fashion continues to evolve, one thing stays the same: accessories have the unique ability to enhance and
Exotic Istanbul, part I
If you are debating about where you should go for your next vacation, or for that once-in-a-lifetime travel experience, let me introduce you to Istanbul, Türkiye (formerly Turkey). In this three-part article series, I will be
Are You Experiencing an Archetypal Crisis?
Your kids have moved out of the house, you’re retired or soon to be, and if you’re divorced, or your spouse has passed, you’re no longer primarily a mom, or a career woman, or a wife.
Don’t Ignore Your Posture! 5 Ways to Get Your Healthy Back Back
Sitting up straight is one of those things that simply doesn’t seem to come naturally – kind of like eating kale and avoiding donuts. Especially in your 60s, with the weight of becoming a ‘senior’ bearing
Discover New Colors for the New You
As a young girl, growing up in the midst of the Women’s Lib Moment, I rejected all shades of pink in my clothing and room décor and never looked back. Pink was society’s self-imposed girly color,