Less Mess Equals Less Stress: 6 No Fail Tips to Get Organized

Living

09/22/202009/25/2020

originally published July 29, 2018 updated September 22, 2020 Author: Lisa Miller, Chief Simplification Officer at Living Simply by Lisa If you feel overwhelmed, you are not alone Do you sometimes feel like you’re out of control? Stressed? Overwhelmed? You are not alone. Whether you struggle with chronic or situational disorganization, there are many

The Grandparent Economy is Serious Business

Living
Money

09/20/202009/20/2020

originally posted: 2/18/2019 updated: 9/20/2020 By Ellen Blake Grandparents are an eager to spend demographic Think about it - Most grandparents light up when you ask about their grandchildren. My friends share stories and pictures at the drop of a hat. They are willing to spend abundantly on the grandchildren even when they cannot

Picking Your Grandparenting Name – How to Choose?

09/20/202009/21/2020

originally posted 12/28/2018 updated 09/20/2020 Author: Ellen Blake Your new grandparent name...how to choose? Congratulations if you are expecting a grandchild! What will they call you? Choosing a grandparent name is serious as it is a name that will follow you for many years. How to choose? Do you feel "Grandma" sounds old? If so,

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Great Thoughts Great Readers

09/06/202009/08/2020

This month’s book recommendation from Great Thoughts, Great Readers Anxious People: A Novel by Fredrik Backman From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove comes a poignant, absorbing novel about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber that vanishes into thin air, and eight overly anxious strangers that

Coping With Loss in a World Without Hugs and Kisses (Due to Coronavirus)

09/06/202009/09/2020

by Leslie Farin originally posted April 10, 2020 Updated September 6, 2020 Update: New ways to cope with grief Here we are still in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic five months after I wrote the post below. Crazy. Who knew the situation would continue through most of 2020? We are all ready to

Understanding the Narcissist and Why They Treat You That Way

09/03/202009/11/2020

by Ellen Blake Do you have a narcissist in your life? You might, but don't yet know it. The narcissistic personality is not always obvious at first. Often charming and fun, they flatter you and appear generous and accommodating. In the beginning. By the time you realize they took advantage of your

You’re So Vain, You Probably Think This Article is About You

Living

08/25/202008/25/2020

how do you know if someone is a narcissist

by Ellen Blake originally posted 9/18/2019 updated 8/24/2020 UPDATE AUGUST 24, 2020- Finally free I finally extricated myself from this toxic relationship. It's been more than two years since our friendship ended; for the last year I did my best to ignore her, keep my head down and just live my life. My disinterest,

Oh, How I Love When Art and Science Meet

08/21/202008/21/2020

by Leslie Farin Art and science-more alike than different As a child raised by a chemical engineer father and an artist mother, I was exposed in abundance to both the science and the art worlds. Many believe scientists are driven by data and artists by emotion, and therefore live very different lives.

Seriously, the Wine Glass Matters?

08/09/202008/10/2020

by Greg Indelicato Does the shape of the wine glass really matter? Wine is wine, right? What difference does it make if it's in the "right" wine glass? When I first heard there are unique glasses for many of the common wines, my thoughts were “This is just marketing nonsense. Who would

Four Benefits of Senior Cohousing During the Pandemic and Beyond

08/09/202008/09/2020

by Ellen Blake What is cohousing? Cohousing, a style of living that originated in Denmark in the 1970's, is an intentional community of private homes organized around common space, shared meals and group activities. In the U.S. cohousing started in the early 2000's. It is not the same as "house sharing", which

I See Myself and Wonder What Happened

08/06/202008/07/2020

originally posted April 14, 2018 revised August 6, 2020 By Harriet Gross Time perception When I was 20, I wanted to be 40 – more “mature,” more “polished.” When I was 40, I wanted to be 20 again – “looser,” less “burdened” by home and family responsibilities. Now that I am 83, I want

Etiquette For Runaways by Liza Nash Taylor

Great Thoughts Great Readers

08/05/202008/06/2020

This month’s book recommendation from Great Thoughts, Great Readers ETIQUETTE FOR RUNAWAYS by Liza Nash Taylor (out August 18, 2020 - Preorder today!) A PARADE MAGAZINE PICK OF BEST SUMMER 2020 BEACH READS and A FROLIC MEDIA BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2020 Etiquette for Runaways is a Jazz Age tale of regret, ambition, and redemption. Inspired

Why Older is Better (It’s Not Just Wine)

08/03/202008/03/2020

by Jane Laskey Older is better: Wear your age with pride Another birthday rolls around and you coyly announce: “I’m 29 (again).” Everyone laughs. We’re all in on the conspiracy. We all agree on one thing: younger is better. Say, what? How did this nonsense become the accepted wisdom? We don’t lessen with age,

When Life Throws You Curveballs: A Baseball Hall of Famer’s Journey

08/02/202008/02/2020

By Jaime Aron, Life wasn't easy I’d like to introduce you to a friend of mine, a guy who’s faced many of life’s fiercest curveballs. Raised in poverty, he was savagely abused by his father. The beatings were so bad that my pal once grabbed a machete to kill his dad, stopped only

Why You Should Buy Wine at Costco

07/16/202007/17/2020

by Ellen Blake Costco is the number one wine retailer in the U.S. Costco sells more wine nationally than anyone else because they offer a nice variety and great prices. While the selection is not tremendously broad, many of their brands are quite good, especially those in the under $20 range. And

Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide for Beginners

07/11/202007/16/2020

by Greg Indelicato National Wine and Cheese Day is July 25, 2020 As National Wine and Cheese Day approaches, my thoughts drift to my introduction to wine nearly five decades ago. At that time my generation’s favorite wines were nothing like those we enjoy today. Rather, they were more like the old

Want to Age in Place? How to Make Your Home Work Long Term

07/10/202007/14/2020

by Ellen Blake Do you plan to stay in your house long term? Good question. Who knows? No one can predict what future situations might arise that require a change in location. And most of us don't think that far ahead, anyway - especially if we buy when our kids are young.

More Than 75 Things to Do at Home While “Social Distancing” (Mostly Free!)

07/01/202009/15/2020

by 50Plus-Today The world is starting to open up, but many of us still spend a lot of time at home. We the many businesses around the world that continue to offer new online channels with unique activities to help pass the time. Check back often as we update our list

Fourth of July Cheesecake

06/26/202006/26/2020

This creamy Fourth of July cheesecake is a perfect way to top off your july 4th backyard barbeque! Looks festive and tastes delicious - your family will love it! Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp lemon zest, grated 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into cubes 2 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling 5

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

Great Thoughts Great Readers

06/26/202007/19/2020

This month’s book recommendation from Andrea Peskind Katz from Great Thoughts, Great Readers: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Based on a truly amazing World War II story. This wonderful book details the journey of a brave young woman who helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis with forged identity documents. Eva Traube Abrams