Welcome to Starting New Starting Fresh, a community for thriving single women seniors. This blog is all about living our best simple life (within our means) and on our own terms. We’re rediscovering ourselves after 60. Peace. JoAnn
Quote Day Friday vol 4
Welcome back, welcome back to Quote Day Friday, vol 4. This one resonates wonderfully for me, and I hope it does the same for you. Send this to your favorite women. A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman. -Melinda Gates, philanthropist, businesswoman, and global advocate for women and girls. Let’s…
Eat a Bit of Chocolate: It’s Sunday
Sometimes you just have to eat a bit of chocolate. Why not today? It’s the perfect way to begin the weekend. And while this isn’t the best chocolate it’s indulgent and decadent. Enjoy your day and see you tomorrow, right back here! Choose kindness and respect for yourself and others Love JoAnn You can buy…
Saturday Morning Slowdown vol. 3
It’s Saturday, friends! And on Saturday morning I do Saturday things, like reading a chapter from this collection of stories. My plan is to relax and unwind from a busy week of writing and blogging. Then connect with one of my nieces. Afterward it’s back to my book and another cup of coffee. What more…
Quote Day Friday vol 3
Quote day Friday vol 3 is here. Oh my, oh my, oh my! This is an awesome one for all women but especially for those of us over 60! You’re going to walk into many rooms where you may be the only one who looks like you or who has the experiences you’ve had. So,…
Quote Day Friday vol. 2 (one day late)
Quote day friday vol. 2 is here. Today’s quote comes from poet, playwright, writer, and illustrator Nikita Gill and it’s a good one! “Women who believe in each other create armies that will win kingdoms and wars.” -Nikita Gill I believe in you, my sisters who are over 60. You’re have been an amazing…
Saturday Morning Slowdown vol. 2
It’s Saturday! On Saturday morning I do Saturday stuff, like reading a chapter from this collection of stories. My plan is to relax and unwind from a busy week of writing and blogging. Then take a walk around the driveway. Afterward it’s back to my book and another cup of coffee. What more could a…
Saturday Morning Slowdown vol. 1
It’s Saturday! On Saturday morning I do Saturday things. Reading a story from a collection of stories, relax, unwind from a busy week of writing. And watch the snow fall. Kindle in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. What more could a woman want? Hope your Saturday is a peaceful start…
Quote Day Friday
Encourage Yourself When No One Else Will Encourage yourself when no one else will Push yourself, don’t punish yourself Validate yourself when no one else is looking Forgive yourself when no one else understands Believe in yourself before anyone else does. Because if you don’t do it, you’ll always be waiting for someone else …