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A Snowy Serenity: My Winter Visit to Steamboat Springs
I recently visited family in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. How lucky I am to be able to spend time with my kids and grandkids in such an amazing location. I flew…
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5 Ways for Retirees to celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Spending a Fortune
Valentine’s Day! Whether you love it or hate it it’s hard to ignore this blatantly commercialized holiday. Billions are spent each year on greeting cards, candy, flowers, and jewelry. But…
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ITALY OUR WAY
Recently while visiting my mother’s home she had the TV tuned to a sitcom. In the episode, the family was vacationing in Italy and I heard one of the characters…
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Do We Have Control Over How Well We Age?
A few years back my husband and I set out for a round of golf and found ourselves paired up with another twosome, as is often the case. As we…
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When Your Holiday Lights are the Bright Lights of Vegas
You won't likely experience a white Christmas but the lights, music, magic, and grandeur of Las Vegas are sure to make it merry and bright. We have been so blessed…
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A Fresh Look at the New Year’s Resolution
As the year winds down, I am starting to hear the usual chatter around New Year’s Resolutions. I have never really been a “new year, new me” person. I find…
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READY TO UNRETIRE? Here are 4 Ways to Get Back Into the Game
When I made the decision to retire a few years back I did so with a plan to, at some point, take on a part-time job to fill my days…
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MY NOVEMBER READS
November provided some downtime to get caught up on my reading. I enjoyed a memoir and a couple of fiction novels, one from a long-bygone era. Friends, Lovers and the…
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Could Meditation Be The Best Anti-Aging Practice?
When I first decided to start meditating years ago, I would sneak into my bedroom and close the door in an effort to avoid noise or interruptions. I sat cross-legged…
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A Few of My Favorite Gifts
What type of gift giver best describes you? The Planner. This one gives themself a month or more to find that perfect gift. The Thoughtful Giver. Thinks of others throughout…