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

Published January 24, 2023

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

Published January 17, 2023

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

Published January 3, 2023

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

Published December 20, 2022

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

Published December 13, 2022

Never say ‘never’ to lessening your guilt

Published December 6, 2022

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

Published November 29, 2022

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

Published November 22, 2022

How to find an alternative job @ 70+

Published November 15, 2022

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

Published November 8, 2022

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

Published November 1, 2022

Why Going Digital with Healthcare Results Can Spike our Blood Pressure

Published October 25, 2022

Why its time to finally eradicate unapologetic apologies

Published October 19, 2022

How do you define spirituality?

Published September 20, 2022

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

Published September 13, 2022

Involved with a narcissist? Escape fast!

Published September 6, 2022

Face your fears & turn them into a positive force

Published August 30, 2022

Us worry? Why we do and how to stop!

Published August 16, 2022

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

Published August 9, 2022

What we learned from watching Grey’s Anatomy

Published August 2, 2022

If we won the lottery

Published July 26, 2022

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

Published July 14, 2022

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

Published July 5, 2022

Spread compliments like confetti but don’t hoard them

Published June 28, 2022

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

Published June 21, 2022

How we helped the Queen move forward

Published June 7, 2022

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

Published June 1, 2022

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

Published May 24, 2022

Is sarcasm really humorous or hurtful?

Published May 17, 2022

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

Published May 10, 2022

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

Published May 3, 2022

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

Published April 26, 2022

Boundaries: How to stay (safely) in your lane

Published April 20, 2022

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

Published March 29, 2022

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

Published March 8, 2022

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

Published February 1, 2022

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

Published January 25, 2022

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

Published January 18, 2022

Welcome to Life Lessons at 50 Plus

Published December 29, 2021

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