Leaving home is a formative time for kids. They finally get a taste of independence and get to see …
Benefits of Travel for Women Over 50
Travel seems to the be the big dream of many young people these days, and the common misconception is that …
7 Tips for Dealing with Loss of Mobility
When we grow older our lives will change in a few different ways. First of all, we often have …
#BannedBooksWeek Banning Books Silences Stories
Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The books featured during Banned Books Week …
Getting Yourself Ready For The Challenges Of College
Being ready for college and actually going to college are two different things, and you’ve got to be prepared to survive all on your own. So now’s the time to really ask yourself this question.
Are you Ready for Retirement?
As a woman of a certain age, in my fabulous 50’s, I am concerned about retirement. I have worked and raised four children living mostly paycheck to paycheck and have nothing saved. Taking steps to take control of your retirement planning could have a positive impact in many areas of your life. Start today with this…
#BannedBooksWeek Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The books featured during Banned Books Week have …
What I Liked in July
Hello, August! It’s time to share my favorites from Instagram for July. It’s is hard to pick just a few …
Participation Trophies Are for Losers
You entitled insolent child You have been mollycoddled And catered to your entire Short life. Not even 18 and think …
Narcissistic Views
When this poem first came to me, I thought it was about a prior relationship. The more I looked at …
Why is Everyone Trying to Look Like a Kardashian?
I have a complaint or more like a pet peeve. I really dislike when people, especially women, try to be …
Should I Warn Her?
Her face is smiling up at me from the announcement section of the morning paper. Right there next to his …