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Why it’s hard to make friends after you turn 50
I moved back to Ottawa-permanently-when I turned 32. And even thought I was just in my early 30’s I found it hard to meet people and make friends. It took...
Why it’s hard to make friends after you turn 50
I moved back to Ottawa-permanently-when I turned 32. And even thought I was just in my early 30’s I found it hard to meet people and make friends. It took...
How technology is changing and shaping the way ...
I grew up in the 80’s, that magical time when girls were glued to their phones after school. And to be clear: I’m talking landlines here. Not cell phones. Three...
How technology is changing and shaping the way ...
I grew up in the 80’s, that magical time when girls were glued to their phones after school. And to be clear: I’m talking landlines here. Not cell phones. Three...
You have a busy life. How do you make time for ...
(Part two) Continuing from April’s post, I thought I’d share some more ideas to help you make time for friends and friendships. Some will be easier/better than others...so make it...
You have a busy life. How do you make time for ...
(Part two) Continuing from April’s post, I thought I’d share some more ideas to help you make time for friends and friendships. Some will be easier/better than others...so make it...
You have a busy life. How do you make time for ...
(PART ONE) I’m in my fifties. My friends are in a variety of age groups, but we all have one thing in common: Everyone is busy. All of us have...
You have a busy life. How do you make time for ...
(PART ONE) I’m in my fifties. My friends are in a variety of age groups, but we all have one thing in common: Everyone is busy. All of us have...
I’m fifty-four. Do I even NEED friends at my age?
If you're a woman in your 50's you may think you don't need friends-so why bother. Here's some real benefits to having friends-especially as we age.
I’m fifty-four. Do I even NEED friends at my age?
If you're a woman in your 50's you may think you don't need friends-so why bother. Here's some real benefits to having friends-especially as we age.
Valentine’s or Galentine’s? Do you even have to...
Valentine’s Day. A lot of people say that it’s a “made-up holiday created by Hallmark.” My dad says it’s a holiday created to separate men from their money (you know,...
Valentine’s or Galentine’s? Do you even have to...
Valentine’s Day. A lot of people say that it’s a “made-up holiday created by Hallmark.” My dad says it’s a holiday created to separate men from their money (you know,...
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The quiet joy of snail mail: why handwritten no...
In a world of instant messages, read receipts, and speed, sending a handwritten letter or card can feel almost radical. Yet more and more people — especially in midlife —...
The quiet joy of snail mail: why handwritten no...
In a world of instant messages, read receipts, and speed, sending a handwritten letter or card can feel almost radical. Yet more and more people — especially in midlife —...
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New Year's Resolutions: how about FRIENDSHIP re...
Ah, New Year’s resolutions. If you believe the Internet, it seems there’s a (strong) movement to give resolutions the middle finger this year. I’ve lost count of the number of...
New Year's Resolutions: how about FRIENDSHIP re...
Ah, New Year’s resolutions. If you believe the Internet, it seems there’s a (strong) movement to give resolutions the middle finger this year. I’ve lost count of the number of...
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"Holiday Obligations" and the stress they cause
Note: this post is updated from December 2023. It was then titled "'tis the season to be BUSY." It seems that December snuck up on me this year. And if...
"Holiday Obligations" and the stress they cause
Note: this post is updated from December 2023. It was then titled "'tis the season to be BUSY." It seems that December snuck up on me this year. And if...
