Step right up to the Game of Your Life—Not the mild sort, not the lukewarm-lite.No, this is theBIG one,the bold neon swirl,Where you spin the dial and design your whole world. Guess who’s in charge of it all? Surprise! It’s YOU!You’re the boss, the head honcho, the whole kangaroo.You craft the game board, the squares and the … Read more
As this year comes to a close and the festive period is fully upon us, there may be mixed feelings about the 12 months we’re leaving behind. Some people will look back feeling proud, grateful, and full of joy. Others may be carrying heartache, loneliness, overwhelm, or grief. For some, Christmas brings connection and warmth. … Read more
With the rise of all the scary stats among seniors (like Alzheimer’s, loneliness, depression, divorce, and nursing home occupancy), it’s becoming more and more difficult to lead an active, healthy, and engaged retirement lifestyle. The media and our culture push our seniors to believe that normal aging means becoming sedentary and stagnant once you hit … Read more
Last week, I went to my ex-husband’s 85th birthday party at a local tavern. He looked terrific, and I was happy to see the turnout. We bought each other a beer, shared a hug and reminisced about meeting 40 years ago at a very similar pub. When I left the party, I pushed aside a … Read more
We may think we’re familiar with the concept, but what does slow living actually involve? The thinking behind slow living grew from the Slow Food Movement, a philosophy which started in Italy in the late 1980s in opposition to fast food culture. From here came the broader Slow Movement which crept its way into Slow … Read more
Bette Davis famously quipped that “Old age ain’t for sissies,” in a sly reference that age is fraught with difficulties and obstacles. But current research questions that warning. It turns out that the ages of 64- 84 may in fact be some of the happiest years we experience – the happiest time, in fact, after … Read more
When I wrote “Let It Fall Away: Releasing Old Career Labels and Redefining Who You Are Now,” I was moved by how many of you resonated with the message. Your comments reflected such honesty and courage, stories of releasing roles that no longer bring joy, stepping away from long-held responsibilities, and daring to ask, “Who … Read more
It feels like the world is one big performance. Everywhere you look, people are trying to look fine, sound fine, be fine – even when the world feels anything but. Between the headlines, the chaos, and the things we can’t unsee, it’s easy to feel worn thin before the holidays even begin. And yet, we … Read more