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When you think of the word “retirement,” the mind swims with the possibilities. Some envision it as a time for sitting on a beach or planted on the couch. Others see it as an opportunity for working part-time and engaging in various activities. For some,…

I try desperately to avoid turning my posts to politics or global events to maintain the focus on the issues of our collective transitions into our next chapter. However, given the current situation in the Middle East, I feel compelled to shift to share my…

In Yiddish, there's an expression, "bashert," meaning that some things are destined to happen. Last September, I had the privilege of attending my first writers' conference, and amid a wealth of wisdom and inspiration, fate led me to a serendipitous meeting with today's guest.  David…

Have you ever experienced a time when nothing seems to flow? You know, those times when finding a pathway to feeling on track seems nearly impossible. I certainly know that feeling—it’s a battle I face regularly. I find myself in a constant struggle, trying to…

Yesterday, I returned from the C3 writers conference, my first experience with this remarkable group of caring, creative and engaged writers. Their genres were as diverse as they were in experience, gender, age and attitude. But what was most striking to me was their generosity…

Today, we're getting to the root of a problem that plagues 80% of the population at some point in their lives: back pain. Dr. Lysander Jim, a spine health specialist, is here to shed light on this frequently misunderstood problem. Dr. Jim's journey into the…

I talk a lot about connection, human interaction and community, and there’s good reason for it. Research strongly underscores their importance, especially during this stage of life. I’m currently in the throes of reading The Good Life by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, PhD,…

If you’ve been reading these pieces throughout the years, you might have noticed I’m committed to trying new things that can have a positive impact on my health. The latest act of “insanity” occurred the other day when I tried a cold plunge for the…