The day my husband died suddenly aged 68, three policeman and two paramedics invaded my house within forty minutes. Fifteen minutes later, my two besties arrived from ten minutes away. Fred phoned my son-in-law for me with the news and then the funeral home. I think Jan made a pot of tea later. My daughter,…
Continue reading →My husband died in our bedroom one grey January day. I found James there, stone cold, hours after he died. That night, I slept in the spare room as I was unable to face being in our bed. However, I couldn’t continue the practice because friends and relatives were pouring in to stay for the…
Continue reading →I found my 68-year-old husband, James dead in our bedroom. He had been dead for hours. Stone cold. No carotid pulse. 9-1-1. I did what had to be done, but failed to anticipate the immediate horror of sleeping there afterwards. I had to, of course, as the house filled up with visitors staying for the…
Continue reading →This past fall I had a profound experience that shifted my life trajectory and elevated my energy to stratospheric heights. It literally resuscitated the joy back into me. That’s what walking on 2100 degree hot coals will do to you. I wasn’t aware I had old stories or limiting beliefs that were holding me back….
Continue reading →Finally! A trendy top that hits all the marks for those of us who are over 55. The open shoulder – or cold shoulder – top is popping up everywhere this summer, and for women who feel uncomfortable with sleeveless tops, this is a perfect fashion solution. The open shoulder top has sleeves, with slits…
Continue reading →We’ve long known that travel doesn’t become any less important as you get older. In fact, it often becomes a priority. Older consumers often have more disposable income and time, which lends itself to the pursuit of adventure. With increased good health and inspired by a plethora of options, this consumer group is going further afield and…
Continue reading →Travel is at the top of the agenda for many people over the age of 55. The kids are raised and the career is often secure and predictable, freeing up time for the pursuit of personal interests. Some have worked at a job long enough to warrant longer vacation time while others are simply making…
Continue reading →When I divorced in my 50s, leaving a 30-year marriage, I spent a lot of time reflecting on how to redefine my life in these new circumstances. I was thrown into a soup of indecision about how to move forward to create a life of meaning and substance outside the framework of a traditional marriage. Much of our…
Continue reading →“We said we’d travel, just the two of us, when our kids were grown.” So starts the introduction to a couple, Chris Oram and Margo Mactaggart, on their blog “Chris and Margo’s Wanderings – Travels and adventures of a retired couple – mainly by bike”. I met this couple by sheer synchronicity. I was traveling…
Continue reading →It’s been said there is an artist in all of us. If you look around at what is produced as “art” you’ll soon realize that creativity comes in many forms. What might be my taste isn’t another person’s cup of tea. I’m continually blown away by new expressions of art. Have you ever looked at…
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