A Writer’s “Pen Emergency” and Yes, That’s a Thing (Ever Heard of Wrap Rage?)

06/22/202106/22/2021

by Arlen Kane When great ideas come at inopportune times A few weeks ago I had a pen emergency. Are you laughing? Well, don’t. When you’re a writer, a pen emergency is a real thing. Of course I use modern technology - I’m not a complete luddite. However ideas come at times

The Writer’s Workshop-Part 5 of 6: Write Your First Book (What’s Your Writing Style?)

06/04/202106/05/2021

by John Wasowitcz Haven't read the first 4 parts in the "Write Your First Book" series? No problem - download them here. PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 What’s your writing style? Conservative? Casual? Colorful? Whatever your style, everything you do reflects it. It manifests itself in the clothes you

Due to the Coin Shortage I’ll No Longer Accept Anyone’s 2 Cents

06/02/202106/04/2021

by Leslie Farin originally posted 1/5/21 updated 6/2/21 UPDATE JUNE 2021 Though business and bank closures during the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal circulation patterns for U.S. coins, as of June 2021 we now have an adequate overall amount of coins in the economy. As the economy continues to recover and business go back to

How Do I Get Rid of Age Spots and Avoid Getting More?

06/02/202106/03/2021

Author: Dr. Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist originally posted: 7.1.2021 updated 6.2.2021 Concerned about age spots? Does an unsettling image of your mother or grandmother pop into your mind when someone mentions age spots? Perhaps you've noticed a small brown pigmented spot on your own cheek or on the back of your hand. After

Fix Your Washing Machine With a Paper Clip (and other DIY Challenges)

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,

Do You Wash Your Face Before or After You Shower? Notes From a Dermatologist

05/31/202106/01/2021

by Fayne Frey, MD The order of things We all have our routines. Some of us are more flexible than others, but most of us have specific habits we repeat daily. Think about these two examples; Do you put on your pants or your socks first? And do you wash your face

5 Things to Make Sure You Tell Your Dad (and not just on Father’s Day)

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

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

Fully Vaccinated – Now Where Can I Go?

05/17/2021

by Debra Kerper Travel after Covid vaccine People are ready to travel and want to get out of town. RIGHT NOW! But, where to go? And do you plan to go by car or by plane? As the pandemic winds down with the availability of the vaccine, road trips seem to be a

11 Compelling Reasons to Retire Overseas as a Solo Ager

05/11/202105/16/2021

by Amy Jones Retirement. One simple word causes excitement for some and anxiety for others. For some, their job is their identity, stability and even, escape. For others, it means their hard work paid off and they can reap the rewards. In our youth, we have health but not much money. As

The Writer’s Workshop (Part 4 Of 6): THE OPENING LINE

05/07/202105/11/2021

By John Adam Wasowicz Miss the first 3 workshops in this series? No worries. Download them here! PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 The opening line There’s nothing more important than a strong opening. It sets the tone for everything that follows and is the thread from which the entire fabric of your

Online Dating: How Do You Know It’s Right When It Was Always Wrong Before?

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

Planning a Trip This Summer? Book Your Rental Car First

04/23/202104/23/2021

by Ellen Blake Taking the reservation is not as important as keeping the reservation One of the funniest episodes I remember from the SEINFELD series is the one from season three where Jerry makes a car rental reservation, only to find no car available when he arrives at the counter. That particular show

Busting the Stereotypes of Aging: Here’s Your Chance to Change the Narrative

04/23/202105/04/2021

by Leslie Farin sponsored post Here's your chance to challenge the myths surrounding aging....CLICK TO JOIN THE REVOLUTION! (Revolution55 is Age of Majority’s new community of active people 55+ united to give them a voice with brands and companies in the products, services and marketing they create for older consumers. NOT TRYING TO

10 Reasons Aging is Awesome

04/17/202104/29/2021

by Ellen Blake Did we really have more energy when younger? I used to wish I had the energy I possessed in my twenties. Recently, though, I looked back at those years with more clarity. In truth, I worked ridiculous hours at a challenging job, stayed out late, drank too much went

How to Overcome Exercise Excuses

04/16/202104/17/2021

Original article posted 8/8/2019 Updated 4/16/2021 By W. Cameron Tucker Exercise and age We all know we should exercise…why don’t we? No one said starting a regular exercise program is easy. The toughest part is to find the motivation and then commit to a routine on a regular basis. The biggest roadblock for me

Do You Worry About Aging Alone? How (and Why) to Cultivate a Family of Choice

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

Mother’s Day Got You Down?

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

The Writer’s Workshop (Part 3 Of 6): Write Your First Book

04/01/202104/12/2021

by John Wasowicz Finding your voice As a writer, it’s important to decide which perspective you will use to write your book. Are you going to write in the first, second, or third person? Is one better than the other to communicate what you want to say? Which type of narrative best

Arthritis? How Did I Get That and How Can I Fix it?

03/28/202103/29/2021

by Adam Wright, MD How did I get arthritis and is it curable? This morning Professor James from the local community college came to my office complaining of knee pain. His knee was not quite right since taking a hard hit playing football decades ago. He had knee surgery back in the