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7 Ways I am Learning to Lighten Up in Midlife
It has always seemed to me that we live our lives in chapters and turning 60 began a new one for me. This stage seems like the perfect time to…
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20 Little Things That Will Make You Smile Big
Let’s face it, life can be a pain at times. Whether it’s your plans that go awry, people around you making you crazy, or just a case of the blues,…
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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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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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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…
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With Age Comes a Change in Perspective; Thoughts From Me (and another Joni)
The Joni Mitchell song Both Sides Now has always been a favorite. For me, it describes how we come to view the world differently as we live longer and our…
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Growing Up in the 70s; Did We Really Have it Better Than Kids Today?
Does every generation believe that the time when they grew up was the best? Childhood has a way of allowing us to remain blissfully ignorant of the problematic events that…
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Starting Over Midlife and Beyond
Twenty years ago I moved from my home in Wichita, Kansas where I had lived my entire life. There was a part of me that had always hoped to someday…
