How to enjoy the sweet relief of escapist streaming

July 16, 2025
escapist-streaming
I love to disappear into mindless, escapist streaming. But I'm still a smart girl. So...let’s be honest: sometimes the real world is just too much. The headlines,...
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How sometimes the touch of a hand is enough

June 30, 2025
touch-of-a-hand
Sometimes you wonder what happens to love Sometimes the touch of a friend is enough Hold a place for the human race Keep it open wide Give it time to fall or...
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Boom! It’s almost summer!

June 14, 2025
The fins. I love them! Evocative of an age, aren't they? Of course, the colors aren't authentic. Still, they make the image even more fun. It's summer, after...
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What has really changed?

June 3, 2025
A black friend and I were talking the other day. "You and I are old," she said, and we have lived through a lot of things. You are old enough to think that things...
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If you are a senior or plan to become one, pay attention!

May 17, 2025
pay-attention
I'm just going to cut to the chase, so pay attention: We are not immortal. As we age, stuff happens that we can not control. It is vitally important that we...
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How to make an easy Thai vegan meal

May 14, 2025
Thai vegan from a Sicilian-American's kitchen? (wink) It's all about shortcuts. I know my way around a kitchen and make plenty of dishes from...
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How a trot in Turkey became more of a slog in Istanbul.

May 8, 2025
Istanbul
No one serves their older demographic better than Viking, in my opinion. We’ve taken four Viking river cruises and two ocean cruises and for the most part the...
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Four quick & easy ways to handle anxiety

May 7, 2025
grievances
Feeling a little lost or at loose ends? Tense or depressed? Here are a few things that can help handle anxiety fast. Tiny acts Meditate. Listen to calming music....
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Are offbeats in the rhythm of life normal?

May 4, 2025
Syncopation: a temporary disruption in the steady beat of a musical piece. Sometimes you'll notice offbeats, other time strong beats and yes, weak ones. Just part...
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“Talking about my generation”

April 28, 2025
my-generation
People try to put us down (talkin' 'bout my generation)Just because we get around  Things they do look awful cold  I hope I die before I get old --- Why don't...
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