A Time and Place to Live Boldly

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.

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

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

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...

Are you ready for another great piece of news about making it to your sixth decade? According to research into the life cycle of...