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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Why People Resemble Their Dogs
Doesn’t it make you chuckle a little when you walk down the street and notice that the person coming towards…
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Control Clutter Before it Controls You
I love springtime, green grass, and watching flowers bloom. Everything looks new and fresh. I begin to feel like a…
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How to Style Your Outfit to Complement You, Your Age, and Your Lifestyle
First, let me quote a client’s daughter: “Mom… just because you can wear something, doesn’t mean you should.” So here…
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Marie Kondo: Creating a Thrift Store Revolution!
Whether or not you are following the newest craze that is Marie Kondo’s wildly popular approach to tidying up, there…
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Bigger is Better!
When Going by the Numbers, Bigger is Better! There is a good chance that you are wearing “cheaters” to read…
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FYI … Two Trends for Now & Later
Did you know that sometimes trends are classics that come back in style? I’m loving how two of my favorites…
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Walk In or Log In: Your Library is a Great Destination
One of my favorite memories is walking to my grandparents’ home from school every Friday via a path through the…
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This Year Can Be Your Best Year Ever!
When I was a kid, people said anyone over thirty was over the hill. Now, at fifty-four, I call B.S.…
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Toss Out the Old, Let In the New Possibilities
New Year’s resolutions bring reflection on the past year and plans for the coming year. On the list somewhere is…
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Dog Park Etiquette Tips
By AKC Staff ~ If you’re an urban or suburban dog owner, you’re likely familiar with the local dog park. It’s…
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Midlife Liberation — It’s Time to Go for It!
We spent our first twenty years growing up. Most of it we don’t even recall and much of what we…
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Yes, Someday Your Prints Will Come
My wife and I went to an eighth-grade football game where our granddaughter’s band was playing spirit music and I…
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Large Barge Cruising in France…The Understated Luxury of Floating Aboard a Piece of French History
Imagine yourself spending a week aboard a vintage luxury barge cruising along a medieval canal. Your typical day begins with…
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7 Things You Can Do With Your Dog’s Fur
Dog fur can be a real annoyance for those of us who own canine companions. It gets on our clothes…
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Conflicted About Getting a Pet Because You Think You’re Too Old?
Story at-a-Glance Pet ownership offers many physical and emotional benefits for seniors, although practical matters, such as health status, must…
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Caring for Aging Pets can be Emotionally and Physically Taxing
Pets age faster than people, so it’s important to be realistic regarding the demands of pet ownership as both you…
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