I took up sewing during the pandemic and for months I kept myself busy by sewing aprons, baby bibs, baby blankets, potholders, and pajama...

I've always enjoyed physical activity, but when the pandemic hit, my gym closed. During that time, my habits changed. I realized I...

I'm not a sociologist but I think I'm a fairly observant person and I've noticed something interesting about my contemporaries -- women...

I've been monitoring my blood pressure for a while and a few months ago my doctor finally diagnosed me with hypertension. It wasn't a...

For me, retirement is years off but it is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. Every now and then I'll check my investments...

We've always had cats in our home and about 7 months ago our 18-year-old kitty died after a long and well-lived life. We missed her right...

My youngest is applying for jobs and my husband and I do our best to help her with cover letters, resumes, and potential interviews. It's...

My husband and I went to dinner with friends recently and about half way through the meal I was asked, "So, Jen, when are you going to...

I'm not a huge New Year's resolution person but this year I did decide to take advantage of a benefit the organization I work for offers...

About a week before the pandemic really threw us all off track I cleaned out my laundry cabinet. On the floor in a corner, covered with...

I didn't need reading glasses until I was about 55. My eye doctor told me most folks buy their first pair around the age of 40, so I was...

I'm just a few years shy of 60 and I finally have a medical home. It took me years to get around to finding a practitioner that I can...

As a former reporter I love gathering information and once I trust a resource I turn to it again and again. The wonderful thing about the...

Winter is my time to shine. A life-long introvert I find the winter months give me permission to disengage for a little while and do less...

This is the year I learn to let go and embrace change. Letting go isn't easy for me and change isn't either. But as I approach my sixth...

For many years my family and I spend the week after Christmas at the beach. I look forward to this trip all year long. I love the beach...