My relationship with alcohol began in my teens when I felt I had discovered a magic potion! I believed I had found “the answer” and could now socialise with confidence. I continued to use it socially
Year: 2024
Coping with Grief: Take Your Time
They say that time is a healer, but it is you who learns to heal, through time. You become a master of how to avoid the pain that seems to be in every cell in your
You Won’t Believe What Putting a Little Turmeric on Your Food Can Do for Your Body
Turmeric is a root used as a spice – but it does so much more than just add flavor to food. Here are the reasons why you need to start adding a pinch of turmeric to
Don’t Put Your Dreams for Retirement in a Storage Unit
My husband, with the help of his eldest son, finally decided to tackle his mother’s storage unit. A task long dreaded, yet long overdue. The 10×20 unit was jam-packed to the ceiling with boxes of fabric,
Curiosity: Keeping Life Interesting
Curiosity is one of the most powerful traits we can nurture, and it enriches our lives in countless ways. It’s that never-ending thirst for knowledge, the drive to understand more deeply, and the spark that keeps
Are You Old Enough to Know Better?
A friend who is 10 years younger than me and I have a running joke. Her mother sometimes disapproves of our joint outdoor adventures, so she will frequently say, “Mary Lou is old enough to know
5 Common Misconceptions About Pilates for Women Over 60
Pilates is often misunderstood, especially for women over 60 who might feel that their age or physical condition makes it challenging to engage in new forms of exercise. But the truth is, Pilates is one of
7 Best Fashion Apps for Women Over 50
Fashion isn’t just for the young. For women over 50, style is about confidence, elegance, and expressing individuality. With technology at our fingertips, finding the perfect outfit, getting style inspiration, or even shopping has never been
A Friendly Introduction to AI: How ChatGPT Can Help You in Fun and Useful Ways
Just when many of us thought we were keeping up with the rapidly evolving technological innovations of the past 40 or so years – emailing, texting, casually using Siri for reminders, and asking Alexa to play
You Don’t Need a Facelift – But, Your Concept of Midlife Certainly Does!
Once we pass 45 or 50, it often feels like the beginning of a slippery slope towards decline. Birthday cards telegraph that the best part of life is behind you. Anti-aging products are targeted at you.