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Golden shadows

The traits we admire in others can reveal hidden parts of ourselves…

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The island of braless older women

Once upon a time, going braless was a statement. Now, for me, it is just common sense.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall

Browsing through Facebook the other day, I came across a photo of an acquaintance who hadn’t posted in over a year. My first thought? Wow, she’s aged!

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Music to my ears

A lyrical reflection on sound, memories, and aging — from the call of loons to the soothing harmony of Gregorian chants.

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Adjusting to the realities of aches and pains

As I approached my sixties, I worried about my memory, as dementia is prevalent in my family. I never thought my body would begin to fail me!

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Sunday morning musings

I turned 67 on Friday. Sort of a nothing birthday, hanging halfway between 65 and 70.

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Letting go of not being good enough

For years, I chased success and sought approval. While I still ache for that young girl who tried so hard to please her parents, I now understand the power of letting go—and I know I was good enough all along.

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A life filled, not measured

A full life can be any size, and certainly doesn’t speak to complacency and settling into a smaller world.

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Pause. Breathe. Refresh.

As I shut down my blog for the next two months, I thought I would gift you this recipe. Hopefully, when you make them, they will be a reminder to join me in September to continue our journey rowing north. Happy summer!

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Claiming your own life

We were taught to serve, sacrifice, and stay quiet. But what if our later years are actually the time to start listening — to yourself?

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Tiny choices shape our lives

Life is made up of tiny choices. No one dot, no one choice, defines it. But together? There emerges a picture.

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Small gestures, barely perceived

Have I lived a good life? Have I made a difference? Have I offered small gestures, barely perceived?

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No fixing, saving, or advising each other

I continue to work hard at deep listening and not giving advice. Have I mastered this? Not at all!…

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Sibling relationships in our later years

Research suggests most sibling relationships improve in our later years. Siblings often reconnect once family and work responsibilities diminish.

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Flutterbugs of anticipation

Anticipation is one of my favourite emotions, even more so as I have gotten older…

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The transformative power of stories

Human lives are intricately woven together by the stories we tell ourselves and share with others.

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Family stories we may never know

My paternal great-grandmother was crazy, according to family lore. I always heard this story as one of blame and judgment…

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Older women choose quality over quantity when it comes to friendship

As we age, our perspective on the future changes. We cultivate a smaller, high-quality circle of friends.

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Who knew disenchantment was a phase of retirement?

Retirement is no longer seen as a one-time event and can be a bumpy ride.

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There Is So Much To Hope For

There is no sense in being hopeless until there is nothing left to hope for…