Life & Lifestyle
From downsizing homes to embracing timeless fashion, navigate the vibrant life post-50. Engage in lifelong learning, delve into hobbies & pastimes, and explore communities that make aging gracefully a beautiful journey.
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Retirement Tips for Women
After leaving their career, women may find retirement filled with emotions and concerns that differ from men. Here is a…
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Accepting Boomerang Children
As caring parents, we want our children to begin adulthood with self-confidence and the skills they need to support both…
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Jerry Mueller: Creating Missouri’s Wine Nirvana
Like many kids, Jerry Mueller adores his father. But unlike many kids, Jerry’s Second Act in life followed his father’s…
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Beware of “Free Trial” Scams!
Several years ago, I posted a blog warning about a scam involving a free trial for a dietary supplement supposedly…
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Yardwork with Sinatra, Springsteen, and Willie!
I could be your neighbor. Luckily not the one with the window-shaking stereo, but maybe the one whose playlist lightly…
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Saving the World in My Second Act
“What now?” The question raced through my mind on loop when I learned my position had been eliminated in January…
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Giving Away with an Ice Cream Toast
Summer months are great for lazy, hazy relaxing days soaking in the sunshine, drinking lemonade, and eating mint chocolate chip…
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Norm & Donovan
Respect, Caring, and a Whole Lot of Sports Knowledge By: Leslie Barker ~ Tune into the “Norm & D Invasion”…
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Famous American Artists and the Places that Inspired Them
By: Noreen Kompanik ~ Every artist finds a source of inspiration that unlocks their creative talents and resonates in their…
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From Blog to Book
It began as a blog. I was making my first and only feature film, and people wanted to follow the…
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Watching Out for Your Loved Ones: Be Aware
While the film I Care A Lot may have won Rosamund Pike, its lead actress, a Golden Globe Award for…
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Celebrate National Wine Day
By Sharon Kurtz ~ You don’t need a holiday to celebrate a good bottle of wine. Still, today we have…
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Lifehacks, Tips, and Helpful Hints
At least once a semester, my classroom discussions branch off into conversations about lifehacks. Lifehacks are strategies to make life…
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How Decluttering Improves Your Life
Learn to Free Up Space and Energy By Marlene Caraballo ~ Clearing out accumulated possessions and being more selective about…
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Make a New Family Tradition with Wine on Mother’s and Father’s Days
No, this isn’t just another Mother’s Day wine list — you can find those everywhere on the internet. We decided…
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Networking for the 50+
You may not believe it, but you have a robust network within reach: Your friends, neighbors, the mother you used…
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