Today’s post about caregiving for a spouse or partner was written by Paula Marie Usrey. She is a retired associate professor of communication, a TEDx speaker, and the author of Refusing to Be Invisible: Life Planning Empowerment Strategies for Women 50+. Please enjoy! First, a little about my background. After retiring from teaching, I was […]
“Maybe one of these days I’ll be able to give myself a gold star for being ordinary, and maybe one of these days I’ll give myself a gold star for being extraordinary…for persisting, and maybe one day I won’t need to have a star at all.”-Sue Bender I came across this quote and felt it […]
I’ve learned so much in the year 2022. I am most certain you did too. I decided to write you an open letter about my year (now, on the first night of Hanukkah) because I want you to know that my life is bittersweet, too. Life is not a bed of daily roses. There are […]
I am falling in love all over again with the moods of the seasons. Have you ever thought of comparing the seasons of the year to your marriage? Each season sparks an aura; a personality of its own. There is the flow of harmony and growth as one season passes into the next just as […]
I love showing my love and appreciation for my husband and gifts are an excellent way to do this! Think hard about what your man loves and enjoys in this phase of life. Add a touch of you to it, too! A good man will love anything you get him, but here are some great […]