Experimenting with Midlife Hobbies
I took up sewing during the pandemic and for months I kept myself busy by sewing aprons, baby bibs, baby blankets, potholders, and pajama...
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Jan 312 min read
I Bought a Walking Pad and It Changed My Life
I've always enjoyed physical activity, but when the pandemic hit, my gym closed. During that time, my habits changed. I realized I...
Jan 282 min read
Planning For a Retirement Career
I'm not a sociologist but I think I'm a fairly observant person and I've noticed something interesting about my contemporaries -- women...
Jan 263 min read
My Morning Ritual - Monitoring Blood Pressure
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...
Jan 242 min read
Do You Know Your Roth-IRA Limits?
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...
Jan 222 min read
How Pets Benefit Older People
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...
Jan 142 min read
It's Time to Encourage and Support Younger Women
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...
Jan 112 min read
Answering the "R" Question - When Should I Retire?
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...
Jan 81 min read
Giving the Calm App a Chance
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...
Jan 62 min read
Getting Creative in Midlife: My Year of Living Creatively
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...
Jan 52 min read
The Power of Wearing Reading Glasses
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...
Jan 42 min read
Finding a Medical Home When You're Facing 60
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...
Jan 33 min read
Five Great Resources For Gen-X Women Like Me
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...
Jan 21 min read
Mastering the Art of Hibernation
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...
Jan 12 min read
Embracing Change in 2024
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...
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Keeping Up With (Some) Family Traditions
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...
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