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Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Phenomenal Women Who Found Success After 50
With International Women’s Day coming up, I thought it was the perfect time to celebrate some amazing women who not only accomplished great things, but did so later in life. These women are powerful reminders that it’s never too late to pursue a dream. Retirement doesn’t have to mean we’re finished contributing to the world. Sometimes it simply means retiring…
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Rethinking Lazy in Retirement
The author emphasizes the importance of intentional mental engagement in retirement through hobbies, learning, and creative practices to combat mental laziness. Small, achievable goals and new experiences foster curiosity, demonstrating that mental growth requires active participation rather than passivity.
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Touching Grass: Gentle Intentions For The Year
Every year as December winds down, I start to think about what my resolutions will be for the upcoming year. Not that I am a big fan of that word; it seems a little extreme. Being resolute about doing (or not doing) something and failing can carry tremendous guilt. What I really want to consider is how I would like…
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Exploring Vigo and Madrid: A Family Adventure in Spain
This wonderful world that we live in is full of undiscovered treasures. There are amazing places full of beauty, charm, and heart that we never knew existed, and I experienced such a place recently when I traveled to Spain for my niece’s wedding. It felt like one of those times when life just hands you the chance for an unforgettable…
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The Bittersweet Nature of Hometown Visits
Nothing stirs up nostalgia like visiting your hometown. Whether you love it or dislike it, going home creates a feeling that exists nowhere else.
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Why Yin Yoga For Over 50s is The Perfect Fit
I am very excited about my new yoga class! I’ve practiced yoga in various forms over the years, and my recent discovery of Yin yoga fits my age and lifestyle perfectly. It’s very popular with the over-50 crowd, and during the months when the snowbirds are in town, it can be difficult to get a spot in a class at…
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Why We Take Familiarity for Granted: Lessons from a Palm Tree
As I sit on my back deck watching the palms sway in the breeze, I remember the first time I ever saw a palm tree—and the awe that washed over me. I was young, around 8 or 10 years old, and our family vacation that year was to Galveston, Texas. This was a departure from the normal annual road trips…
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An Avid Reader’s Guide to Book Hunting
For those of us who devour books like candy, the real trick isn’t finding the time to read—it’s finding what we’ll read next. I am up for anything when it comes to reading, from the classics to the latest releases, so I search multiple sources to obtain material. But wherever I’m surrounded by piles of books, I’m in my happy…
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Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Lessons I Wish I Knew at 30
Dear 30-year-old self... here are some things that you should know: ❖ There are phases in our lives when we are meant to be alone. ❖ I’m gonna miss this. Take a listen to this insightful country song by Trace Adkins. It describes how we’re always looking ahead to what’s next, forgetting to enjoy the here and now, which we…
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The Power of Small Victories
Do you ever feel like you could really use a win? It doesn’t have to be anything huge, like a triumph in sports or scoring a promotion—though those are pretty great too—but just any sort of victory. Sometimes everything, big and small, ends up feeling like a loss. Whether it’s career, relationships, finances, or personal growth, we all go through…
