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I Got Tinnitus at 68: 5 More Things Nobody Tells You
I Got Tinnitus at 68: 5 More Things Nobody Tells You
A while back I told you about my uninvited roommate — the sound that moved into my head and never left. What I didn't tell you that day is how... Read more...
3 Simple Ways to Celebrate Getting Older
3 Simple Ways to Celebrate Getting Older
Three small, simple ways I actually celebrate getting older instead of quietly dreading it. No grand gestures required. Read more...
10 Things Only People Who Grew Up in the 1950s Will Remember
10 Things Only People Who Grew Up in the 1950s Will Remember
Whether you grew up glued to a black-and-white TV, riding your bike until the streetlights came on, or eating something your mother called a "casserole" that was mostly cream of... Read more...
The Four C's of Retirement, Part 2: The Psychological C's
The Four C's of Retirement, Part 2: The Psychological C's
Money is only half the story. Curiosity, Communication, Contribution, and Creation — the four C's that keep you feeling like yourself after 60. Read more...
The Four C's of Retirement Finances (And Why Nobody Tells You This)
The Four C's of Retirement Finances (And Why Nobody Tells You This)
A simple framework for making sense of money after 60 — Clarity, Comfort, Cost of Living, and Certainty. Includes a free retirement budget worksheet. Read more...
My Uninvited Roommate
My Uninvited Roommate
I want to tell you about my roommate. I didn't invite him. He doesn't pay rent. He never leaves. And Scott and the dogs have learned to read the room... Read more...
I Don't Have a Tribe at 68. Here's Why I'm Not Looking for One.
I Don't Have a Tribe at 68. Here's Why I'm Not Looking for One.
Last time, I told you something I'd never said out loud — that I don't really maintain casual friendships anymore. That if I want to be with my friends now,... Read more...
The Power of Gratitude: Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
The Power of Gratitude: Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
Celebrate gratitude this May. Discover tips, reflections, and products that help seniors embrace thankfulness, joy, and appreciation in everyday life. Read more...
Renewal & Rejuvenation: Finding Fresh Energy This Spring Quote of the Month:
Renewal & Rejuvenation: Finding Fresh Energy This Spring Quote of the Month:
April is a season of renewal. Discover tips, practices, and products to help seniors embrace rejuvenation, fresh energy, and new beginnings this spring.   Read more...
Growth Never Stops: Embracing Lifelong Learning
Growth Never Stops: Embracing Lifelong Learning
March is a season of growth. Discover how seniors can embrace lifelong learning with hobbies, books, and tools to stay curious and inspired in 2026. Read more...
Love & Connection: The Heart of Life at Every Age
Love & Connection: The Heart of Life at Every Age
Celebrate love in all its forms this February. Discover inspiration, tips, and products that help seniors connect with family, friends, and themselves. Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Trivia for Seniors (Fun, Easy & Brain-Boosting)
The Ultimate Guide to Trivia for Seniors (Fun, Easy & Brain-Boosting)
Looking for fun trivia for seniors? Discover brain-boosting trivia games, sample questions, and easy ways to stay mentally sharp at any age. Read more...
Fresh Starts: A New Year, A New You
Fresh Starts: A New Year, A New You
January is the perfect time for fresh starts. Discover inspiration, tips, and products to help seniors set goals and embrace new beginnings in 2026. Read more...
When Your Hands Say "No" But Your Heart Says "Create": My Personal Toolkit for Arthritis Pain
When Your Hands Say "No" But Your Heart Says "Create": My Personal Toolkit for Arthritis Pain
I’ve had to find ways to "work around" my arthritis so I don't have to give up the things I love. Here is my personal "Hand Survival Kit" that helps... Read more...
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Finding Joy in Reflection
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Finding Joy in Reflection
Reflect on the past year and look forward with hope. Discover inspiration, practices, and products to celebrate the joy of new beginnings. Read more...
The Power of Community: Finding Joy in Togetherness
The Power of Community: Finding Joy in Togetherness
Discover the joy of community and connection this November. Explore tips, stories, and products that celebrate togetherness for seniors. Read more...
New Chapters, New Possibilities: It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again
New Chapters, New Possibilities: It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again
As autumn leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold, we’re reminded that change is not only natural—it’s beautiful. October is a season of transformation, a time when the world... Read more...
“Just spent 15 minutes looking for my phone… while talking on it.”
“Just spent 15 minutes looking for my phone… while talking on it.”
If multitasking were an Olympic sport, we’d all be gold medalists — in misplacing the very thing we're using. You haven’t truly embraced your senior powers until you’ve panicked about... Read more...
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work from a retiree’s comfy recliner perspective
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work from a retiree’s comfy recliner perspective
Retirement is often pictured as endless days in a lawn chair, but the truth is, opportunity doesn’t stop knocking just because you put away your briefcase. I’ve learned that many chances... Read more...
“My Memory Is So Good I Can Even Forget Things That Never Happened”
“My Memory Is So Good I Can Even Forget Things That Never Happened”
Have you ever sworn something happened, only to realize it... didn’t? Or had someone tell you that your dramatic tale of the ‘87 bee swarm was, in fact, just one... Read more...
You Retire from Work, but Work Now Comes in the Form of Managing Grandkids—Welcome to the CEO of Chaos (Jr. Division) Life!
You Retire from Work, but Work Now Comes in the Form of Managing Grandkids—Welcome to the CEO of Chaos (Jr. Division) Life!
Retirement sounds like the end of work, right? But for me, it just means trading emails and meetings for giggles and snack runs. You retire from your job, but suddenly your... Read more...
My Mind Is Like an Internet Browser: 19 Tabs Open, 3 Are Frozen, and I Have No Idea Where the Music Is Coming From”
My Mind Is Like an Internet Browser: 19 Tabs Open, 3 Are Frozen, and I Have No Idea Where the Music Is Coming From”
If your brain feels like a cluttered desktop, you’re not alone. One minute you're writing a grocery list, and the next you're wondering if that sound is coming from your... Read more...
My favorite exercise is turning my neck to see if there’s cake – who needs cardio when cake exists, especially from an elderly perspective
My favorite exercise is turning my neck to see if there’s cake – who needs cardio when cake exists, especially from an elderly perspective
Some people hit the gym for cardio, but I prefer a different kind of workout: turning my neck to see if there’s cake nearby. Honestly, who needs running when cake exists... Read more...
“I Remember Things Perfectly…”: Selective Recall’s Secret Power
“I Remember Things Perfectly…”: Selective Recall’s Secret Power
Some days, I remember every little detail like a walking encyclopedia. Other days, I can’t find my glasses, even when they’re on my head. Selective recall means I remember things perfectly—but... Read more...
On Emojis: So Let Me Get This Straight, You Folks Have Run Out of Words or Just Love Tiny Faces?
On Emojis: So Let Me Get This Straight, You Folks Have Run Out of Words or Just Love Tiny Faces?
Emojis. have taken over text conversations, work chats, and even family group messages. No, people haven’t run out of words—they’ve just found another way to spice up their sentences and... Read more...
“When I Was Your Age, I Had to Walk Uphill Both Ways...” Quote: "...and I actually remember it differently every time I tell it."
“When I Was Your Age, I Had to Walk Uphill Both Ways...” Quote: "...and I actually remember it differently every time I tell it."
You know you’ve crossed into official “legend status” when your childhood stories start sounding like scenes from a survival documentary. One minute you’re trudging to school through ankle-deep snow —... Read more...
Time may be a great healer but it’s a lousy beautician Wrinkles? Just the retirement charm badge
Time may be a great healer but it’s a lousy beautician Wrinkles? Just the retirement charm badge
They say, “Time may be a great healer, but it’s a lousy beautician.” As a retiree, I’ve come to see those wrinkles not as flaws but as badges of honor.... Read more...
Crocs Are the Mullet of Shoes: All Party, No Shame – A Retiree’s Guide to Practical, No-Regret Footwear
Crocs Are the Mullet of Shoes: All Party, No Shame – A Retiree’s Guide to Practical, No-Regret Footwear
Some shoes come and go with style trends, but Crocs have carved out their own special place. Crocs are like the mullet of footwear—practical, goofy, and totally unapologetic. They’re perfect for... Read more...
“I put the milk in the pantry and the cereal in the fridge. Breakfast is going to be interesting.”
“I put the milk in the pantry and the cereal in the fridge. Breakfast is going to be interesting.”
I Put the Milk in the Pantry and the Cereal in the Fridge — Welcome to Breakfast Chaos Some mornings are powered by calm, intention, and clarity. And then there... Read more...
Back in my day an app was something you filled out for a job Modern Tech 1 Nostalgia 0
Back in my day an app was something you filled out for a job Modern Tech 1 Nostalgia 0
Remember when an “app” meant something you filled out with a pen to get a job? Those paper forms used to be the center of every job hunt. Now, “app”... Read more...
Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened.” – Jennifer Yane
Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened.” – Jennifer Yane
Innside Me Is a 25-Year-Old Screaming “Hey! Who Moved My Neck? One day you’re dancing at midnight with a solo cup. The next, you’re whispering to your plants, getting excited... Read more...
Why does the smart fridge know more about my eating habits than I do? — Retiree's guide to Big Brother snacking with your leftovers
Why does the smart fridge know more about my eating habits than I do? — Retiree's guide to Big Brother snacking with your leftovers
Have you ever wondered why your smart fridge seems to know more about your eating habits than you do? As retirees, we might chuckle when our fridge reminds us exactly... Read more...