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A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

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All content by Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane
15 ideas to welcome spring back into life

15 ideas to welcome spring back into life

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 7, 2023
How today's couples are becoming real, equal partners

How today’s couples are becoming real, equal partners

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special To The Jewish Light
Published February 28, 2023
Upset about rising food costs? Chew on these ideas!

Upset about rising food costs? Chew on these ideas!

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane
Published February 21, 2023
The art of second guessing ourselves

The art of second guessing ourselves

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane
Published February 14, 2023
Let’s talk openly about grief

Let’s talk openly about grief

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special To The Jewish Light
Published February 7, 2023
How to mark happy, stressful & sad occasions

How to mark happy, stressful & sad occasions

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special To The Jewish Light
Published January 31, 2023
Huh? What? Could you repeat that? Hearing loss sucks.

Huh? What? Could you repeat that? Hearing loss sucks.

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special To The Jewish Light
Published January 24, 2023
A simple bagel recipe with an "oh-so-good" cheesy twist

A simple bagel recipe with an “oh-so-good” cheesy twist

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special To The Jewish Light
Published January 17, 2023
Resolutions in Reverse: We turn the tables as we enter 2023 this week

Resolutions in Reverse: We turn the tables as we enter 2023 this week

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special For The Jewish Light
Published January 3, 2023
Pretty as a picture? How to eliminate the pressure to look good

Pretty as a picture? How to eliminate the pressure to look good

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special For The Jewish Light
Published December 20, 2022
Cooking for comfort means knowing how to eat, drink & be mellow

Cooking for comfort means knowing how to eat, drink & be mellow

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane
Published December 13, 2022
Never say 'never' to lessening your guilt

Never say ‘never’ to lessening your guilt

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published December 6, 2022
Why people ghost on social media and what to do if it happens to you

Why people ghost on social media and what to do if it happens to you

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published November 29, 2022
Secrets to eating out that won't take too big a bite of your budget

Secrets to eating out that won’t take too big a bite of your budget

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special To The Jewish Light
Published November 22, 2022
How to find an alternative job @ 70+

How to find an alternative job @ 70+

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published November 15, 2022
Be a good host: It's the menschy thing to do

Be a good host: It’s the menschy thing to do

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special To The Jewish Light
Published November 8, 2022
Rent or buy? When you're getting up in years it's a very good question

Rent or buy? When you’re getting up in years it’s a very good question

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published November 1, 2022
Why Going Digital with Healthcare Results Can Spike our Blood Pressure

Why Going Digital with Healthcare Results Can Spike our Blood Pressure

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special To The Jewish Light
Published October 25, 2022
Why its time to finally eradicate unapologetic apologies

Why its time to finally eradicate unapologetic apologies

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special To The Jewish Light
Published October 19, 2022
How do you define spirituality?

How do you define spirituality?

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published September 20, 2022
What we absolutely can’t live without that makes us feel so good

What we absolutely can’t live without that makes us feel so good

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published September 13, 2022
Involved with a narcissist? Escape fast!

Involved with a narcissist? Escape fast!

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published September 6, 2022
Face your fears & turn them into a positive force

Face your fears & turn them into a positive force

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published August 30, 2022
Us worry? Why we do and how to stop!

Us worry? Why we do and how to stop!

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published August 16, 2022
Resilience may toughen us up, but it’s tough to master

Resilience may toughen us up, but it’s tough to master

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published August 9, 2022
What we learned from watching Grey’s Anatomy

What we learned from watching Grey’s Anatomy

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published August 2, 2022
If we won the lottery

If we won the lottery

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published July 26, 2022
Split the check? Dating conundrums in the era of gender parity

Split the check? Dating conundrums in the era of gender parity

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published July 14, 2022
Why do things we ignored when we were younger, bug us?

Why do things we ignored when we were younger, bug us?

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published July 5, 2022
Spread compliments like confetti but don't hoard them

Spread compliments like confetti but don’t hoard them

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published June 28, 2022
How to find balance and joy in time of war, soaring gas prices and up and down market

How to find balance and joy in time of war, soaring gas prices and up and down market

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published June 21, 2022
How we helped the Queen move forward

How we helped the Queen move forward

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published June 7, 2022
Are you oversharing yourself? How to banish that narcissism gene!

Are you oversharing yourself? How to banish that narcissism gene!

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published June 1, 2022
Barb & Meg | Get off your butt and out of your rut!

Barb & Meg | Get off your butt and out of your rut!

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published May 24, 2022
Is sarcasm really humorous or hurtful?

Is sarcasm really humorous or hurtful?

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published May 17, 2022
How to help & relate to an aging parent before it’s too late

How to help & relate to an aging parent before it’s too late

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published May 10, 2022
Why writing a letter for Mother's Day is never old fashioned or out-of-date

Why writing a letter for Mother’s Day is never old fashioned or out-of-date

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published May 3, 2022
"I feel rich; I feel poor," | Time for a post-tax day lament

“I feel rich; I feel poor,” | Time for a post-tax day lament

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published April 26, 2022
Boundaries: How to stay (safely) in your lane

Boundaries: How to stay (safely) in your lane

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published April 20, 2022
Dirty Dishes? Overcooked brisket? Don't sweat the small stuff

Dirty Dishes? Overcooked brisket? Don’t sweat the small stuff

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published March 29, 2022
Why your friends are as essential to your life as food and water

Why your friends are as essential to your life as food and water

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published March 8, 2022
‘Excuse me, do you mind my asking?’ In fact, "yes" we sometimes do since you politely inquired.

‘Excuse me, do you mind my asking?’ In fact, “yes” we sometimes do since you politely inquired.

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published February 1, 2022
Life lessons at 50 plus: "Out of the Mouths of Babes"

Life lessons at 50 plus: “Out of the Mouths of Babes”

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE
Published January 25, 2022
Life lessons at 50 plus: What’s in a name?

Life lessons at 50 plus: What’s in a name?

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special For The Jewish Light
Published January 18, 2022
Photo created by Sue White

Welcome to Life Lessons at 50 Plus

Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, LifeLessonsat50Plus.com
Published December 29, 2021
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