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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We’re Having a Yard Sale. What Was I Thinking?
Over a few too many glasses of wine, two friends and I chatted about our surgeries and our various health…
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Regenerative Viticulture: Wine Beyond the Bottle
Natural” wines dominate headlines these days. It’s now trendier than other ideas like sustainable, organic, and biodynamic, each of which…
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My Second Act: Still Persevering
There are universal facts. Here are three: 1. Texas has weather issues. 2. Grandchildren are better than children-children! 3. There…
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Re-Think, Re-Frame, Re-Energize
Challenge your opinions for a new outlook. PBS recently aired the documentary Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly…
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Nature Heals
Photos by Carol Aine. The ocean has been a constant in my life since moving to the idyllic beach town…
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To Go Gray or Not
Looking for a sign to skip your next root touch-up appointment? This is it. Natural hair is in, and it’s…
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Bryan, TX, and the Messina Hof Winery Harvest Festival
Bryan, TX, is a big, small town that is far more than meets the eye. Snuggled near College Station, home…
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Vinyl Records: What goes around comes back around
Whether you own a record player or rely on streaming channels to access your favorite music, vinyl records have made…
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Relocation Stress Syndrome: What It Is and How to Manage It
Have you or a loved one moved recently to a senior retirement home, independent living community, nursing home, or assisted…
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Changing Careers When You’re 45+
Ideas for professionals who want a mid-career change. It’s never too late to pursue your dream job! Joblist’s Midlife Career…
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Would You Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve, Your Cap, or Your Shirt?
Wearable technology has been around for a while. Smartwatches tell time, check texts, give weather updates, and track your steps,…
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Embrace Acceptance to Change Your Life for the Better
We all want to feel the best we can. You may take vitamins, exercise, and attend annual check-ups, but you…
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The Mystery and Pleasure of Wine
Growing up, I watched my father drink Beaujolais at the dinner table. He’d pour full glasses of a crimson brew…
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To Feel Your Best, Focus on Your Spirit
Deepak Chopra once said, “Our bodies are the battleground for the wars we wage in our mind.” I never understood…
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Online Dating for the 50+
What to expect when you’re expecting a great dating experience. As the weather warms up and outdoor activities expand, there’s…
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Frick & Frack: An Interview Between the Generations
When my first grandchild, Noah, was born, I counted all 10 toes and fingers. I wanted to make sure the…
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