I’m a notoriously healthy eater—whole foods, lots of veggies, the works. Desserts? Usually not my thing. But… I do love a good white cake. And when it comes to white sheet cake, Costco’s takes the (ahem) cake. It’s the one time sugar and preservatives make my mouth water. But wait—you’re wondering, what about all those […]

When I taught kindergarten, I avoided swear words like the plague. I figured if I let a few slip in private, one might pop out at work—and that would’ve been terrible! So, I kept my vocabulary squeaky clean. 😇 But then I retired. And, oh boy, I started developing a bit of a “potty mouth!” […]

We’ve all heard that positive thinking can help us manage stress and cope better with life’s challenges. But how do you actually get into the habit of maintaining a positive outlook? For me, the answer was trying the “10 Good Things” method. Whenever negativity creeps in, I pause and make a mental list of ten […]

I’m not exactly what you’d call fashionable—and that’s perfectly fine with me! I’d take comfy sweats over Gucci any day, happily swipe my daughter’s hand-me-down makeup, and choose a peaceful walk over a pricey concert. It’s just how I roll. But here’s the kicker: turns out, I’ve been in vogue all along—and I had no […]

I am a creature of habit. I like following a straight, narrow path, knowing exactly what lies ahead. Take restaurants, for example. I always order the same meal: salad (no meat, no cheese, no croutons, oil and vinegar dressing) and the same drink—water and a glass of chardonnay. Every two weeks, I visit the same […]

I’ve decided to start saying “yes” to trying new things. They say learning something new is great for older adults—it sharpens memory (which I desperately need) and helps you rediscover yourself. Rediscovering myself? That sounded pretty cool! So… I tried fencing. One of my boxing buddies was raving about the joys of fencing, and I […]

I don’t know about you, but I’m my own worst enemy.Believing in myself, trusting my abilities, and convincing myself that “I can do it”—it’s always been a struggle for me. In every aspect of life. Until… I met my boxing coach. Lucky for me, he didn’t put up with my excuses. ME: That’s stressing me […]

Core strength. Without it, the body is weak. Strong core muscles make climbing mountains, running races, swimming laps—heck, even everyday tasks—so much easier. But this week, I realized there’s another type of core strength that’s just as important: emotional core strength. And wow, do I need to exercise that more. Here’s what happened. Life was […]