A Time and Place to Live Boldly

The new year has a funny way of turning us into very ambitious humans. Suddenly we want to eat better, work out regularly, lower our stress, improve relationships, overhaul our wardrobes, get serious about money, and become a slightly upgraded version of ourselves—ideally by February. All of that sounds inspiring. It’s also a lot for one brain. What we often mistake for laziness or lack of follow-through is actually something much more human: decision overload.  Why Making De

When it comes to knowing what lights us up, my bestie is a Jackhammer. I’m a Hummingbird. Author Elizabeth Gilbert (yes, the Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert) tells us that there are two kinds of passion-seekers looking to lead lives of purpose. Some of us are Jackhammers, and some of us are Hummingbirds.

When I crossed the threshold into my 60s, I hoped to be shifting into cruise control in a job that I enjoyed and with an eye focused on crafting a slow roll into retirement. That did not happen. A sudden job change meant that instead of cruising, I was foot-to-the- floorboards, launching into entrepreneurship and thrilled to find how much I enjoy the twists and turns of being my own boss at midlife. For me, this decade isn’t about slowing down; it’s about being open to growth

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the pleasures of owning a furry (or not furry) friend, without taking on the full-time responsibilities.

A while back I went on a date with a very nice guy, former military, who introduced me to the term NATO. At first, I thought we were...

Are you ready for another great piece of news about making it to your sixth decade? According to research into the life cycle of...