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e  This is for all of us who now feel shut out from the vast tent that is the rest of the world. As we have isolated ourselves to remain safe from contracting the coronavirus, we’ve had the opportunity to develop some unsavory, unhealthy habits. Some give us comfort sorely needed in this horribly unsettled time, which isn’t over, even if glimmers of hope are the increased number of vaccines now being given. We lack structure so we create projects to fill our time, sometimes doing so excessively such as lots of baking, cleaning and organizing. However, most days to...

We look at a situation and when we don’t have the facts we might add our own spin. We write an assumption in our head, and sometimes even an alternative scenario. After all, we assume we know other people’s motivation and way of thinking. Here are some familiar assumptions, which we’re sure you can identify with: You don’t hear for a few days from a guy you’re dating. You assume he doesn’t care about you any longer. Oh, well, it was nice while it lasted. You’re in a store and see someone you’ve known for years who doesn’t say “hi.” You...

Through the years, we have learned that people like to be remembered and celebrated for something happy or be consoled when something sad occurs. At these times, we want to be surrounded by loved ones and hugged and even gifted with booze, wine and comfort foods to lift our spirits. When such things happen to people we care about, we don’t understand those who remain silent and do nothing. This isn’t our style. It’s not about how much anybody spends—few can compete with Oprah or Ellen with their TV studio-gift giveaways. But we believe that it’s important to show we...

To our readers: Our new book on healthy aging,"Not Dead Yet: Rebooting Your Life After 50," is now available for presale. Check it out at the bottom of today's blog.                                              ******************* Aging at times can be as bitter as horseradish. But do we have a right to complain when we know we’re each blessed to be lumbering through these last 12 months of the pandemic with roofs over our heads, food in our refrigerators and freezers, good healthcare,...

Valentine’s Day is a celebration when we express our love, paint the town red, dress up and look forward to a romantic dinner with a partner, if we have one. However, this year as the pandemic still looms, the impulse is to lay this day of love at winter’s cold and viral doorstep in the spirit of social distancing. But not so fast. Living through the pandemic is disheartening, like an arrow shot through the heart. However, we’ve decided now is the perfect time to show our love safely and virtually with our gal pals in a Galentine’s Day celebration,...