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We might be older and living our golden years, but we are not a monolithic group. Seniors come in various hues that defy the stereotype of old people sitting in their reclining chairs staring at a TV screen. We’re not all eating soft foods as we try to preserve our teeth or those expensive implants and caps. Not all of us are refraining from vigorous exercise and sitting propped up in bed. We’re certainly not waiting at home by the phone for our kids to call and invite us into their lives, though we love it when they do. And...

Obsessions. Some of the greatest accomplishments in our society are the result of an obsession to create something exceptional. Great art. An extraordinary symphony. Miracle drugs. Magnificent architecture. Brilliant literature. Stunning fashion. Gorgeous gardens. A precisely crafted manned spaceship to Mars. An obsession can lead to amazing results and positive change.  That’s the focus of a piece in a Harper’s Bazaar article (Oct 1, 2025) which considers healthy obsessions. Titled, “31 Things We’re Obsessed With Right Now,” it states that the fashion world would not exist without obsession. Take, for example, the attention, care, and precision Hermès devotes to the...

After Diane Keaton’s death, many fans were eager to watch or rewatch some of her movies. Keaton also left behind a legacy of books, including one titled *Then Again*, about her special relationship with her late mother, Dorothy. One way she differentiated herself from her mom, however, was in their attitudes about aging. Because of her health issues, Dorothy told Diane, “Don’t grow old.” Diane rejected the idea of avoiding aging. Instead, at 50, she embraced it, adopted two children, took in dogs, remodeled homes inspired by Pinterest and valued close friendships. Aging can be fulfilling if we actively care...

What’s on your wish list for a healthier, happier year? When it comes to your health, what you don’t know can seriously hurt you. Aging in good health is largely up to you and the choices you make. Good genes help too, as we know.  Today, we are consumed with the concept of healthy living and longevity. Every few years, a new trend reminds us that good health is achievable by doing less or, in some cases more: less work, less screen time, less consumption of processed foods, minimal or no alcohol, fewer fats, less spending, less weight or more...

Fun, to us, encompasses elements of life that aren’t necessary, but without which life would be less joyous and quite routine.   It isn’t easy, however, to pinpoint specific examples of fun because everyone has their own ideas. For two seventysomethings, it’s simple: if you’re smiling widely or catching yourself laughing—saying “ha ha ha”—without thinking about why, then it’s fun. Good brain chemicals get released, you relax, and it becomes a perfect escape from the real world and its challenges and upheavals.  Fun can be spontaneous (you’re in a group of friends trading stories), but fun can also be carefully planned;...