A Time and Place to Live Boldly

You’ve traded deadlines for downtime, meetings for me-time, and that inbox full of “urgent” emails for a calendar full of… well, white space. You thought closing the door on your 40+-year career would feel glorious—and mostly it does—but sometimes, you find yourself three episodes deep into a true-crime documentary thinking, I really should find something to do! Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of post-career life. It’s not just about retiring. It’s about reinventing you

If you have a Millennial or Gen Z daughter, you may already be familiar with a trend lighting up TikTok and Instagram: single and stylish women declaring freedom from the relationship rat race. The spark came from a recent British Vogue article by Chanté Thomas boldly titled, “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?”  The answer, according to thousands of gleeful comments and videos, seems to be yes—at least for a growing group of young women tired of being defined by their

Life evolves. Family dynamics change. Now is the perfect time to reimagine what the holidays mean and how we celebrate them. After all, traditions aren’t meant to freeze us in time. They’re meant to add to our experience.

When it comes to knowing what lights us up, my bestie is a Jackhammer. I’m a Hummingbird. Author Elizabeth Gilbert (yes, the Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert) tells us that there are two kinds of passion-seekers looking to lead lives of purpose. Some of us are Jackhammers, and some of us are Hummingbirds.

Here’s the thing—glasses aren’t just for seeing. They’re a full-on style statement, as important as your favorite scarf or the shoes that make you feel unstoppable. Sticking with the same old frames for years can actually make you look older (and not in the wise, elegant way we want). Updating your glasses is one of the fastest, easiest ways to refresh your look.

Fall 2025 is basically raiding our old closets for a walk down a trendy Memory Lane. Designers have dusted off the plaid skirts, slouchy...

When I crossed the threshold into my 60s, I hoped to be shifting into cruise control in a job that I enjoyed and with an eye focused on crafting a slow roll into retirement. That did not happen. A sudden job change meant that instead of cruising, I was foot-to-the- floorboards, launching into entrepreneurship and thrilled to find how much I enjoy the twists and turns of being my own boss at midlife. For me, this decade isn’t about slowing down; it’s about being open to growth

Here are a few ways I've discovered to keep faraway friends close.

Learning to find your style archetype and letting it guide your clothing choices.

For women over 60, books that resonate most reflect our richness of experience, the promise of reinvention, and the power of connection.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the pleasures of owning a furry (or not furry) friend, without taking on the full-time responsibilities.

Transform into a whole new person with a great pair of stylish sunglasses this summer.

In today’s multi-generational workforce and beyond, the benefits of connecting with people outside of our age group is valuable.

For women who’ve pursued personal goals throughout their lives, the key to successfully reframing ambition later in life is letting go of pr

Report after report tells us that women living in the third-third of life are joyfully embracing the single life . Recent data from Pew...

I remember it well. I’d make some snarky remark that may or may not have included a mild curse word and within seconds my mom would...

A while back I went on a date with a very nice guy, former military, who introduced me to the term NATO. At first, I thought we were...

If you are reading this blog, you probably remember back in the ‘80s when punk was popular and every co-ed wishing to annoy her parents...

After spending more than 10 years of my midlife career as a school administrator, I have attended my fair share of commencement...

I’ve been walking around for the past few weeks with my arm in a sling, which is not terribly comfortable when you consider the...