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Aloha Kauai: A Family Trip in Paradise
We recently spent an amazing week in Kauai with my oldest and his family. I had only been to Hawaii once before when we visited Honolulu back in 2008. We…
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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.…
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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…
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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;…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…