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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Babylonstoren: A Historic South African Wine Farm and Bountiful Garden
Photos by Babylonstoren ~ Babylonstoren. The name evokes romance, splendor, and the legend of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the…
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It’s a Phone. It’s a Camera. It’s iPhoneography!
Above photo: ‘To Catch a Butterfly’© Rita Colantonio’ | www.theappwhisperer.com ~ Yes, it’s a real thing. The Apple-enhanced call it…
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How to Feel More Optimistic in Uncertain Times
With so many of us wondering if life will ever go back to “normal,” it’s more important than ever to…
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The Cat’s Meow
If you think dogs are the most popular pet in the world, you’re mistaken. It’s cats! Dogs are straightforward: They…
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A Maine Windjammer Cruise: The Perfect Escape
Photos by Sharon Kurtz ~ A Windjammer cruise combines the beautiful coast of Maine with unforgettable sailing aboard a historic…
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Why Mess Causes Stress
Clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces, and even ourselves. Messy homes…
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Native Texan Sandy Duncan on Life, Love, and Her Career
Endearing, Inspiring, and Still Persevering ~ Maybe Sandy Duncan holds our hearts because, after thousands of performances on TV, in…
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The Gift of Peace- of-Mind
The season of gratitude, family, and celebration is a great time to think about providing your loved ones with a…
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Challenges to Identity
I had a strange experience the other day — not so much upsetting as unsettling. A neighbor had lost a…
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Five Meaningful Non-Traditional Ways to Celebrate the Holidays
Though families are thankful to be together again, we all know the holidays can be busy, stressful, and overwhelming, filled…
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Holiday Wines Season
Instead of writing another story about holiday food recipes this season, I’d like to talk about how we can help…
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Holiday Clothes for the 50+ Woman
Allow the holiday season to fill your home — and your closet — with joy. Update your wardrobe with pieces…
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Tech You Never Knew You Needed
Above photo: The Gita Robot will follow you, carrying items like your groceries for you. | https://mygita.com ~ ‘Tis the season…
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Jan Strimple: Smart, Savvy, Persistent – with Strong Dallas Roots
Photos By: Kim Leeson ~ Jan Strimple spent decades as a model. She traveled tens of thousands of miles to…
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The Benefits of an Astrology Consultation
Above illustration by Jess Hock ~ Astrology is one of the oldest wisdom systems in the world, originating in Mesopotamia…
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An Older Adult or a Person with Age?
Above photo by Renee Fisher on Unsplash ~ It’s a Matter of “Othering” Person-centered language and political correctness are both tricky. When…
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