When you help a friend through widowhood, it will be one of the most challenging and compassionate acts you can offer. Recently, my dear girlfriend lost her husband. While certainly not by choice, she has now entered an unfamiliar and difficult passage of her life. Without her beloved spouse and soulmate, she will have a […]
As I reflect on my journey as a grandmother, I’m struck by how different the role of a modern grandmother is compared to the days of my own grandmothers. Back then, grandmothers were often seen as the gentle nurturers, the keepers of family recipes, and the sources of endless kisses and comfort. They were the […]
When I look at my life, I have few regrets. I have a wonderful life. What would I wish for right now if I could wish upon a star? I would wish to go back in time and spend more together time with my grands throughout the year and especially during all of the holidays. […]
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. I’ve recently shared the story of how I felt that my life […]
Falling in love with nature after 50 can help you find fulfillment, joy, and peace. I woke up this morning to a bright sun that appeared to be rising out of Lake Michigan. “Good morning, sun!” I said aloud, then became immediately enraptured by its glow upon the lake, looking like diamond crystals from the […]