10 Ways to Make a Small Home Feel Larger
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know my husband and I have been remodeling a 40-year-old, 900-square-foot duplex. We’re finally finished. Woo hoo! I can finally share some before and after...
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Remodeling, Moving, and COVID-19
What do you get when you combine remodeling, moving, and COVID-19? My life. Just my luck. Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly: The Good As I wrote about in a previous blog,...
Inspiring Tips on Aging from Celebrities Over 50
Frank Lloyd Wright once said: “The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.” Turns out many celebrities over 50 feel the same way. As do I. To my delight, I discovered there were...
Big Retirement Decisions: Changes Ahead!
Retirement is just around the corner! And now come all the big retirement decisions. Change is good and change is scary. 2022 is the year my husband will retire, we’ll move for the second...
What the New Summer Blockbusters Say About Aging
What do the current summer blockbusters say about aging? Is Hollywood finally changing its attitude about getting older? Maybe. After watching Top Gun: Maverick featuring Tom Cruise who turns 60 next month and Jurassic...
3 Ways Writing Made Me a Better Person
I’ve been a writer most my life, but professionally I’ve been writing for about 32 years. That’s when my first short story was published. I still remember the thrill of it! In what areas...
Surviving the Spartan Race After 60!
When hubby and daughter-in-law excitedly signed us up for the Spartan 5K Sprint, I felt nervous. What would it be like running a Spartan Race after 60? Hiking uphill through rough terrain, crawling under...
What You Need to Know About Tax Breaks if You’re Over 50
It’s that dreaded time of year again as April 18th looms around the corner. Have you done your taxes yet? If not, you might like to know about some tax breaks for those over 50...
Tech Savvy Seniors Become Granfluencers
Maybe I was behind the times, but I hadn’t heard of the term “granfluencers.” But I love this concept! What Exactly is an Influencer? Influencer Marketing Hub defines an influencer as an individual who...
6 New Baby Boomer Home Design Trends to Beautify Your Home
What are some of the current baby boomer home design trends? Baby boomers make up 26% of the population but own 53% of real estate, so our opinions still count. As our dynamic generation...
