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    We admit we’re old but proud we’ve made it this far. We’ve mastered a lot of life’s lessons through the ups and downs of life’s journey through seven decades and counting, remembered lessons our parents taught which never go out of style (be kind, be inclusive, don’t criticize in public) and are eager to be viewed as hip by our kids, even when we’re not, by trying to stay abreast of their likes and dislikes in music, clothing, furniture, food, politics and what’s proper to say and not. However, we find ourselves behind the curve and often must look...

Almost all of us talk to ourselves; they’re the little voices in our heads, where many of our ideas reside, rent free. Sometimes when engaged in these dialogues with ourselves, which is akin to mental journaling, we’re trying to solve a problem, address how we might talk to someone about a sensitive issue, tick off our schedule for the day or a grocery list, make a decision where to meet someone for lunch, practice a speech we’re supposed to give, debate whether to have the family over for dinner and what to serve or how to smooth over an argument with...

In other words, when do we stop torturing ourselves and say, “Give it up?” and be done? We think now, in our mid-and-later 70s is a great time to stop. The clock is winding down. We have fewer years to enjoy that new upholstered chair with expensive fabric and down cushions. It’s a good time to tamp down our expectations for all our purchases, whether in clothing, home design, appliances, work, exercise, food, college choices, friendships, weight, recipes, restaurants, hairdos, and everything else that we do.  Buying a bigger house in “the best” neighborhood, getting a promotion at work, owning...

Good relationships take work—lots of nurturing, compliments, appreciation, hugs, kisses and thank yous. Conversely, there are irritants that may cause a slow leak in a relationship—a drip, drip, drip of what’s good going down the drain for many reasons. We call these relationship busters. What are some of the major reasons a relationship may be on shaky ground can be a single instigator or several. Here are our top 12 causes. Nip them if you can before they become baked in habits that are difficult to break. Nagging. Who wants to be around someone constantly harping, “Take out the garbage,” or “Did...

We don’t know what makes a perfect Mom or if she exists, but we have admired Moms who inspire us to be the best Moms we can be. As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday,  May 11, what are the qualities you most admire in the mothers you’ve met throughout the years and your own Mom? We have come up with a list of what we call the 30 commandments of good mothering. Feel free to add to this list by emailing us to the comments section. And Happy Mother’s Day to all who star in this...