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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Our Transition from a Home to a Floating Tiny House
Photos by Jim Hill ~ It was a cold weekend in mid-December — with temperatures in the low 30s —…
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The Art of Starting Over
When I think about “starting over,” I consider my Scotch-Irish ancestors who sailed to America and later migrated west, leaving…
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I’ll Take My Power Sunny Side Up Please
When I first saw a home that had a front walkway bordered by little mushroom lights, I immediately admired its…
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The Greatest Gift We Can Give to Our Family
My parents were born during the depression. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage before passing away eight months apart. At…
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An Intentional New Year’s Non-Resolution
It’s a New Year! Therefore, we may feel forced to make new resolutions we all too often don’t keep. Let’s…
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I Love My Little TVs — Now Streaming Shows and Movies at Small Screens Near You
When TV broadcasts switched to digital, my heart sank. The little portable TV with an internal antenna I happily toted…
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Making A List and Checking It Twice
The holiday season is approaching. It’s a time when many of us grow anxious and stressed over creating the “perfect…
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Taking an Ordinary Day & Making It Extraordinary
Imagine waking up and doing something you have never done before… every single day. You could experiment with a new…
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Rosés for the Holidays: A Perfect Pairing for Your Table and Palate
The holidays are upon us, and you’ll need to select wines that complement without overpowering your festive holiday meal. This…
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After Several Careers, I’m Working Toward My Fifth Act
People talk about entering the second act of their life as they age. But not me. No way — I’m…
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Ask the Organizer
Are you easily DISTRACTED and DISORGANIZED where CHAOS and CONFUSION rule your life…? Do you feel like you’re living in…
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Seasonal Salute to Savvy Storage Solutions
It’s time to stash the summer wear and trade them in for warmer clothes and shoes. Oh, yes! Not only…
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My Digital Staycations — Swimming with the Sharks in Your Living Room
Experience venues, museums, and excursions from your computer, tablet, and/or phone A fun memory I have is of my View-Master…
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Saturday Night Ain’t What It Used to Be
I recently took a breather from Netflix and caught a rerun of Saturday Night Live. The sight of John Travolta…
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On The Road Again
I was born into a family of drivers. My mother drove farm implements from the time she was 13 years…
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Ask the Organizer
Are you easily DISTRACTED and DISORGANIZED where CHAOS and CONFUSION rule your life…? Do you feel like you’re living in…
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