
I decided to muse on the idea of giving back. Women who enjoy giving to others are often happier because we notice and feel the needs of our families, friends, coworkers, and sometimes even complete strangers. I am sure you already have a mental list of the people you care for, worry about, and happily […]

Many women over 50 report feeling lonely and invisible, and if you’re wondering how not to be invisible after 50, the answer is to actively reclaim your visibility by building a positive, interesting life, staying socially engaged, trying new things, and grounding your confidence in inner beauty and self-worth rather than appearance alone. After a […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in honor of it, I want to dedicate this Sunday Story to the importance of self care. I chose to do this not only to feel better mentally, but to live more beautifully, more intentionally, and with greater peace of mind. You’re only as old as you feel. […]

It is a bright, sunny day, and I have a broken heart. My ultimate concierge is living with dementia, and at times I can hardly breathe as I watch it steal what I cherish most, his ability to speak. He tries to talk to me, but his words come out mumbled, and I can barely […]

One of the pleasures of ending the year is the chance to look back and reflect. It is a time for you and me to take stock of what mattered, what carried us, and what asked us to bend without breaking, so we do not step into a new season dragging old regret behind us. […]