Technological Change Requires Constant Adaptation
Just a couple of decades ago, it wasn’t hard to find a phone booth whenever needed. Most young people today have never seen a phone booth. Like it or not,…
Reflecting on Post-Holiday Fatigue
It’s the day after Christmas. It’s been a little over a year since I ‘retired’ from teaching and started my new life.What I am realizing though is that I no…
The Environment is Our Legacy
When many of us who are 50+ were growing up, we weren’t informed about the human impact on our environment or our climate. We have now moved into a new…
Taking Time to Reevaluate Holiday Traditions
I write a monthly article for a 50+ women’s online magazine called Honey Good. This month, I wrote an article about rethinking holiday traditions. I realized I had kept doing…
Active Listening: A Priceless Gift You Can Give
The holiday season is here. During the next couple of weeks, many of us may have opportunities to see family members and perhaps grandchildren or nieces and nephews that we…
Forever Young is Not So Far-fetched
My husband woke me up at 4:00 a.m. this morning; I suspect he was a bit anxious about his eye surgery this morning. Right now, it is 6:35 a.m. I’m…
Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Quality of Life
It may happen so gradually that you don’t notice any changes. You might even feel a bit irritated when people around you ‘mumble’ or talk so quietly you can’t understand…
Embrace Purpose and Be the Difference
I have read several articles this week about people who lived their lives with intention and purpose – people who accomplished ‘big’ things for the greater good. Like you, I…
Gender and Health Risks After Fifty
For all of us who are 50+, it is important to recognize that our health must be a bigger priority in our lives. It is also important that we develop…