Thrive Solo Seniors! Simple Living Starts Here
Preface: Have you ever thought about how reading can help keep your brain sharp and healthy as you age? It’s true! Just 30 minutes a day of reading—whether it’s a novel, a magazine, or even the back of a cereal box—can give your brain a workout. Whether you prefer fiction, non-fiction, a tablet, or an…
As we age, we realize life isn’t about expensive material things. It’s about being grateful for the things that matter to us. We trade the trend towards expensive items for simple joys that bring moments of pleasure. We’re mindful of our budgets and choosier and less materialistic to make life richer. Because living alone or…
Have you ever sat at your computer, fingers hovering over the keyboard as struggling to remember yet another password? It can be a frustrating challenge, especially when there are other things on your mind. But what if you typed in passwords that you could easily remember while keeping your accounts secure, and giving you a…
Early one Sunday morning, while shopping for groceries, I overheard a young woman talking loudly on her phone. The store was quiet, and she was nearly shouting as she swiftly passed me, pounding her feet on the floor cruising fast down the same aisle where I was shopping. I couldn’t help overhearing her (loud) end…
Every month on the blog, I publish a post listing a few things that make me grateful. I write my list as the month goes on. The gratitude list reminds me that while my life is like everyone else’s, not rainbows and unicorns, I can still find things to be thankful for even when things…
When was the last time you looked at the contents of your purse? Are you carrying as much today as you did five or ten years ago? I don’t carry nearly as much as I once did. Four years ago, when Mom was still with us and going to dialysis, I had a large purse…
Sometimes when I make mistakes, I will call myself stupid. Nothing Earth-shattering here, just me insulting myself. Except, recently, I’ve come to realize two things happen when I insult myself. First, I open the door for other people to insult me too. Second, I always feel as if someone had punched me in the gut…
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” (Plato). I’d like to tweak this quote a bit if you will: Be kind and loving to yourself for you fight a hard battle. Think about what you’re thinking about when you think about yourself. Yep, that was a mouthful. But seriously, have you…
Welcome to Starting New Starting Fresh, a community for thriving solo 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