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You have a busy life. How do you make time for friendships?

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?

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 choose?

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,...

So why greeting cards?

So why greeting cards?

Happy New Year! I hope 2025 started off on a great note for you. Most importantly, I hope you had a great holiday-one which included plenty of fun, great food...

So why greeting cards?

Happy New Year! I hope 2025 started off on a great note for you. Most importantly, I hope you had a great holiday-one which included plenty of fun, great food...

What did 2024 teach me?

What did 2024 teach me?

  Isn’t it  funny how the human mind works? As a fairly average, intelligent human being, I thought I knew what made me tick, what was important to me. But...

What did 2024 teach me?

  Isn’t it  funny how the human mind works? As a fairly average, intelligent human being, I thought I knew what made me tick, what was important to me. But...

Celebrating women’s achievements this October

Celebrating women’s achievements this October

Don’t you love it when your friends/colleagues/people you admire get up onstage to receive an award? I do. And so do a lot of other people in Ottawa. On October...

Celebrating women’s achievements this October

Don’t you love it when your friends/colleagues/people you admire get up onstage to receive an award? I do. And so do a lot of other people in Ottawa. On October...

  • Sassy Greetings: what's new in April

    Sassy Greetings: what's new in April

    April: Spring is finally emerging! It seems like spring has really taken its sweet time this year. In the meantime, I've been busy coming up with new designs to share....

    Sassy Greetings: what's new in April

    April: Spring is finally emerging! It seems like spring has really taken its sweet time this year. In the meantime, I've been busy coming up with new designs to share....

  • The Hybrid Friendship Model: blending in‑person with digital friendship

    The Hybrid Friendship Model: blending in‑person...

    I’ve recently come across an interesting way of looking at friendships as we age. It’s a “hybrid friendship model.” It’s pretty simple: it’s a combination of in-person, “live” connection and...

    The Hybrid Friendship Model: blending in‑person...

    I’ve recently come across an interesting way of looking at friendships as we age. It’s a “hybrid friendship model.” It’s pretty simple: it’s a combination of in-person, “live” connection and...

  • Hot Flashes, Cold Wine, Warm Friendships: A Midlife Celebration

    Hot Flashes, Cold Wine, Warm Friendships: A Mid...

    There are moments in life that deserve a parade, a cake, or at the very least a card. Graduations. Birthdays. Promotions. And then there’s the one milestone nobody warned us...

    Hot Flashes, Cold Wine, Warm Friendships: A Mid...

    There are moments in life that deserve a parade, a cake, or at the very least a card. Graduations. Birthdays. Promotions. And then there’s the one milestone nobody warned us...

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