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We’re Not Invisible Anymore.
Invisible. Probably not a word you thought would ever apply to you. Nor did we. But then…
Eight Ideas About Where To Live After You Retire.
Are you free to live anywhere you like, now that you are retired? Do at least fantasize about such freedom.
Just Say No To Other People’s Chores.
It is an exciting time. But beware. Dangers lurk! Even among people you consider friends and family.
Try My Four Step Technique to Renew Your Under-Eyes.
I have been studying skincare and beauty for decades. Few areas on the face cause more consternation than the …
Jamie Lee Curtis: Changing The Game For Older Women.
We first became aware of Jamie Lee Curtis when we laughed over A Fish Called Wanda, accurately described by Rotten Tomatoes as a brainy comedy with widespread appeal.
Ten Spring Dress Ideas.
Spring starts today! Almost time to put away all those puffy black coats and pants and sweaters and socks and boots that we never want to see again–or at least not for a while–and put on some dresses! With flowers and colors and maybe some swing. At last!!
Ten Things To Do—And Not Do—Right After You Retire.
Relax. You have earned a rest and you really don’t need to do anything immediately. Go to a matinee. Take a trip around the world. Get your hair done—on a weekday. Go to a pool and watch the sun set.
Five Excellent Books Where Science Is Key.
We love books about science, where the joy of scientific effort or discovery illuminates us. Here are five we thought were great.
Don’t Reinvent Yourself. Reinvent Retirement.
You just retired. Everyone wished you well, and expressed joy and envy that you now have time for yourself. OK, but–-what exactly do they think you are going to do for the next three decades?
Healthy Longevity Is Not Just For Billionaires.
Tech billionaires are spending on research directed towards increasing our life spans—and our our health spans-–so we can live longer lives in good health. Good news, right? Well, maybe. But perhaps a little curious.
Keeping Up.
Did you know that almost ten per cent of our electricity comes from wind farms?
I Am Doing Retirement My Way.
I did retirement in my own time and on my own terms.
Our youngest had just graduated college and was engaged to marry. My husband and I ran a company making money for the owners. We asked to buy in but were told that wasn't possible. I was 47, my husband 56. We looked over our finances and realized that if we worked ten more years, we would be ten years older but not much richer.