Today’s post on ‘being ready’ was contributed by Merry Lynch Pavlak, an ex-pat living in Poland. I love her fascinating point of view! Enjoy, darlings. Sometimes we are placed in situations and we have no idea how got there. But there we are, feeling overwhelmed and wondering if we actually are “ready.” It’s been a […]

This guide includes special, personalized Valentine’s day gifts for your grands. They’ll think of you every time they see them. Family is a special thing to be treasured, and when I give a gift, I like to take my time finding just the right thing. Every time I chose a gift, I take my time […]

Today’s post about caregiving for a spouse or partner was written by Paula Marie Usrey. She is a retired associate professor of communication, a TEDx speaker, and the author of Refusing to Be Invisible: Life Planning Empowerment Strategies for Women 50+. Please enjoy! First, a little about my background. After retiring from teaching, I was […]

Let’s talk winter accessories — and mine go beyond the usual! The days are colder, the sun is out less and less but I like to keep to the sunny side of the street and look for something bright. In this case winter means more layers and more opportunities to add spice to my wardrobe. […]

It’s been on my heart lately to explore the topic of loneliness and how friendships can help in overcoming it. But, darlings, believe me. I know it’s not as simple as that. Let’s dig into it, shall we? Unfortunate but true loneliness is the number one cause of unhappiness. Loneliness prevents you from feeling joy, […]