How I Celebrate Father’s Day: No Gifts, No Pressure, No Guilt Holidays Living The Heart of the Matter 06/11/202106/11/2021 by Amy Jones originally posted 6.14.2020 updated 6.11.2021 The stress of Father's Day (and all holidays, really) My Dad and I are incredibly close. That was not always the case, but the past doesn’t matter. What does matter is that both he and I began a new relationship about twelve years ago. We realized
Looking for a Grab Bar That Doesn’t Look Like a Grab Bar? Caregiving Living 06/02/202106/02/2021 originally published 7/14/2020 updated 6/2/2021 by Leslie Farin The Beauty of Accessibility Many people tell me they don't want grab bars installed in their bathrooms because they look "institutional". Or they say grab bars are for "old people". These days, manufacturers make beautiful ones that are both useful and beautiful. And grab bars are
Fix Your Washing Machine With a Paper Clip (and other DIY Challenges) All Trending Articles Living Memos from Manhattan 06/01/202106/15/2021 by Arlen Kane How DIY (Do It Yourself) took over my life Don’t be ridiculous, you can’t fix your washing machine with a paper clip, everybody knows that. But what if I could? What if it were true? I’d be a genius, and save money, and be a genius, and save time,
5 Things to Make Sure You Tell Your Dad (and not just on Father’s Day) All Trending Articles Holidays 05/20/202105/21/2021 by Ellen Blake originally published June 15, 2020 updated May 20, 2021 An emotional message for Dad If you are lucky enough to still have a Dad in your life, don’t wait. Tomorrow is not promised - and if it’s worth sharing, it’s worth sharing now. An emotional message for Dad is a wonderful
Online Dating is Tough, But Don’t throw out the Lady with the Laptop All Trending Articles Love & Sex at 50+ 05/17/202105/20/2021 by Michael Lubell Six important online dating tips from a guy who knows... The dating game I lived many years looking for a relationship on dating sites. Whether it’s Match, Bumble, OurTime or even GolfMatch.com, there are many different ways to play the game, but seemingly few happy players out there. Don’t quit Instead, just
Online Dating: How Do You Know It’s Right When It Was Always Wrong Before? All Trending Articles Love & Sex at 50+ 05/04/202105/11/2021 by Michael Lubell Online dating profiles often belie the value of their subjects. It’s not just the “they don’t look like their pictures” problem. Or the blatant lies or half-truths. It’s that people either won't or simply cannot describe themselves in a meaningful, highly-representative way in their description. I recently came across a
Do You Worry About Aging Alone? How (and Why) to Cultivate a Family of Choice All Trending Articles Caregiving Living 04/09/202106/01/2021 by Carol Marak Family of choice is the best support team for solo agers It feels like yesterday since I helped my parents with their elder care needs while working a full-time job. I experienced first-hand the effects of growing older by observing relatives evolve through the latter stages. However, they had
Book Review: The Woman With the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff Book Reviews Great Thoughts Great Readers 04/07/202104/07/2021 by Leslie Farin This month's recommendation from Great Thoughts, Great Readers: The Woman with the Blue Star: A Novel Pam Jenoff's new novel, The Women With the Blue Star, tells a story of devotion and self-sacrifice between two young Polish women as WWII rages on around them. Though similar in age, the two
Mother’s Day Got You Down? All Trending Articles Holidays 04/06/202105/04/2021 originally posted April 25, 2019 updated April 6, 2021 Author: Leslie Farin UPDATE: It's been three years since Mom died and two since I lost my Mother-in-Law. I still miss both of these wonderful women more than I can say. Mother's Day continues to be a difficult holiday for me, though the pain
Yes, Your Nose is Bigger: It’s Not Your Imagination All Trending Articles Living 03/13/202103/13/2021 by Ellen Blake originally posted 9.11.2019 updated 3.13.2020 Do noses grow with age? Looking in the mirror the other day, I noticed my nose seems larger. It’s always been prominent, but is it getting even bigger? Does your nose grow with age? It’s not my imagination! I decided to go through some old photos to determine
As the World Opens Up…Are You Ready to Lose the Lockdown Loungewear? All Trending Articles Coronavirus Living 03/09/202103/13/2021 by Sara Heron, Owner, Personal Style and Color Coach Lockdown loungewear - the new norm All our lives turned upside down as a result of the worldwide pandemic this past year. Covid19 presented unprecedented challenges and forced many to live an unfamiliar life. Our lives became a rollercoaster of emotion that tested
Book Review: Band of Sisters Book Reviews Great Thoughts Great Readers 03/04/202103/12/2021 Reviewed by Arlen Kane, Manhattan-based award winning writer This month’s book recommendation from Andrea Peskind Katz of Great Thoughts, Great Readers: ENTER OUR DRAWING FOR A FREE COPY OF BAND OF SISTERS ON FACEBOOK (pinned to top of FB Page) ***NO FACEBOOK? NO PROBLEM! EMAIL US WITH YOUR ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION: WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR
Mary Lou Retton Today: A Powerhouse in a Tiny Body Living Second Act 03/01/202103/02/2021 by Leslie Farin A powerhouse in a tiny body I was a fan of Mary Lou Retton's long before I attended the 4word 2021 Virtual Gala this past Saturday night. However, after listening to her interview with Molly Fletcher, who you may know as the first female sports agent, I love her
10 Words That Instantly Show Your Age All Trending Articles Living 02/28/202103/02/2021 By Leslie Farin originally posted:11/23/2019 updated: 2/28/2021 Words that show your age Sometimes I notice my kids' eyebrows shoot up when I say certain words - words I grew up with and still use without thinking. The blank expressions on their millennial faces clearly show they think I am an old fuddy-duddy. Not that
Book Review: The Daughters of Kabani by Gayle Lemmon Book Reviews Great Thoughts Great Readers 02/13/202102/18/2021 By Harriet Gross This month’s book recommendation from Andrea Peskind Katz of Great Thoughts, Great Readers: The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice A Book About Role Models Was Gayle Lemmon trying to make role models for American women when she wrote The Daughters of Kobani? She doesn’t overtly say
7 Must Read Books in Honor of Women’s History Month 2021 books Living 02/11/202102/12/2021 by Leslie Farin THE UNTOLD STORIES OF WOMEN IN HISTORY In honor of Women’s History Month this March, I want to highlight seven books about the untold stories of women in history to read in 2021. In these pages, discover the story of a woman who fought for her freedom from the Jacksonville
Self-Love and Valentine’s Day – Why It’s Important All Trending Articles Holidays Living 02/07/202102/07/2021 by Marlene Caraballo originally posted January 31, 2019 updated February 7, 2021 Who to Give Your Heart to this Valentine’s Day Has it been a long time since you gave much thought to February being the month for sweethearts? After fifty, Valentine’s Day can come and go quite quietly. Maybe you’ll have dinner with your
When Valentine’s Day is Just Not Your Thing as a Married Women All Trending Articles Holidays 01/29/202102/01/2021 by Stephanie Gonzalez originally posted: February 6, 2020 updated: January 29, 2021 Valentine's Day is just not my thing. I understand Valentine’s Day is a real holiday and not what people call a “Hallmark holiday”. Some quick research into Valentine’s Day shows it started in the 5th century and, in my opinion, is a
Goal for 2021: Practice Self Care All Trending Articles Health Living 01/27/202103/16/2021 by Ellen Blake originally published 1.5.2020 updated 1/5/2021 How are your New Year's resolutions going so far? We are not even a month in, and already I feel my resolve slipping away. My list of goals for 2021 is long - and almost exclusively revolve around what I want to do for others.
The Housesharing Trend: Are You a Single Boomer Who Doesn’t Want to Live Alone? Living 01/07/202101/09/2021 by Ellen Blake originally posted 8.5.2019 updated 2.8.2021 "Live with a stranger? No Way!" I hear this statement many times. But people are starting to rethink their living situations. For example, my active and youthful friend, Marilyn, was widowed last year at age 56. She and her husband planned to grow old together in
