Today’s story was written by Andrea Pflaumer, who usually offers us sage style advice for us women over 50. But today, she muses on a topic that I have become all too familiar with over the past year of my life — caregiving. As we age, caregiving needs and challenges can shift, and people of […]
Do you embrace serendipity, darling? I make it a point to. I don’t live in the past (even if I do explore my past lives! More on that below). Truth be told, I don’t often think of the past because I am too busy thinking about today. Of course, I have my memories tucked tight […]
An impending hurricane swirling towards Florida throws a friend and me into a whirlwind of worry. Her children and granddaughter, new residents of the Sunshine State, face the unknown with limited support. It’s a scene that stirs an old memory, a timely reminder of the strength and spirit we discover when confronted by the unfamiliar. […]
I remember my father telling me during one of our talks that when he was a little boy, before heading off to school, he would take his shoes off and walk in the grass on a golf course while the dew was still fresh on the ground. He loved the feeling of the wet grass on his […]
Many organizations have local chapters, making it easier for women to find community and support close to home. Soothing Melodies – Can Music Ward Off Loneliness? I think music is a connection with other people, both literally and figuratively. Let me explain. Listening to any form of music can soothe any type of mood. On […]