The Day I Damn Near Lost My Mind
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Even though there’s rarely anything interesting or unexpected, I still love to get the mail. A magazine, a package from Amazon, even a packet of coupons from my grocery…
You’re Never Too Old for Fairy Tales
Amidst the world’s harsh headlines, on Saturday, May 19th we got to once again witness an American actress become a real-life princess. I, for one, know many people who got…
The Trial Retirement: Are You Really Ready to Stop Working?
Is retirement all it’s cracked up to be? Writer and professor Candy Schulman took a summer off at long last and learned some surprising lessons about herself, the nature…
The Key to Cancer Prevention? Keeping Weight Down
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It’s OK To Be Just OK at Making Art
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It’s Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Time To Share My Story
Click here to view original web page at www.aboomerslifeafter50.com Judi’s Blog Face – June 2012 May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month . It’s time to share my personal story.…
Artists Over 60: A Gallery of Their Own
Here’s a brilliant idea: A gallery that is dedicated to showcasing the work of artists over 60, who are too often overlooked by mainstream forums. Think about it: There’s…
Nutrition advice for healthy aging
Locals turn out for April’s Healthy Aging Conference, which encouraged older individuals to practice good habits relating to nutrition, sleep and more. (Seth Birkenmeyer / Virginia Gazette) Good nutrition…
Emptying the garbage, the garage and of course….the nest
What a week! In one fell swoop I passed the “30 days until graduation” mark, smiled at the pictures for Senior Prom and celebrated (the last kid at home) Mother’s…
Review: ‘Book Club’ bubbles with on-point observations about aging
Updated 13 minutes ago In “Book Club,” Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen play four best friends who have not only been in the same reading circle…
