I like to play with words. So, I took the word THRIVE and assigned a word to each letter – a word that had meaning for me. If you have a different set of words that are meaningful to you, feel free to list them in the comments. T – Transformation H – Harmony R…
Continue reading →Recently, I was part of the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon. I couldn’t help thinking about the word ‘thrive’ as I witnessed thousands of people crossing the finish line having completed the marathon, the half marathon or the 8km road race. I was particularly struck by those who at my age or older were in better…
Continue reading →Some people are curious why I focus on the word “thrive” with such intensity. So I decided to write a sort of “manifesto” to capture the essence of what thriving means to me and how I see it playing out as the theme of this website. While thriving might be equated with success, there is…
Continue reading →Welcome to the THRIVE BEYOND 55 blog. It’s difficult to know which topics will resonate with readers, but I’ve chosen a few categories that I’m interested in and that I believe will serve as the collecting and sharing couldrons for a wide spectrum of thoughts, all related to the “Thrive Beyond 55” theme. If you…
Continue reading →I can start with my professional credentials. For over 25 years I have worked in the publishing industry. For 13 years I helped college students produce a newspaper before starting my own magazine geared toward the 55+ demographic. I have spent most of my life as an advocate for people with disabilities. For several years…
Continue reading →As I pondered the direction and substance of this blog, I envisioned myself on a journey of learning and expansion. Could life beyond 55 hold some surprises? Could I discover more about myself as I engaged in this dialogue with others? Was it possible that the next chapters of my life could be more satisfying…
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