Gratitude

If you were to buy into our youth-oriented culture, you might think there’s nothing to be happy about as you get older. Whether it’s your physical decline, the loss of friends or loved ones, or the finite number of days ahead of you, the prevailing ethos seems to suggest there’s…

Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Actually Use (and Appreciate) Father’s Day is a chance to celebrate the men who have shaped our lives—fathers, grandfathers, sons, husbands, and father figures alike. This year, skip the predictable gifts and choose something that supports creativity, relaxation, wellness, and lifelong learning. We’ve rounded up a…

Kurt Vonnegut once wrote, “Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, ‘It might have been.’” As you get on in years, it might be natural to think about the “what ifs.” What if you had taken that distant job you were offered? What if you hadn’t…

🌸 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Actually Use (and Love) Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the women who care for everyone else—mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and friends alike. This year, skip the generic gifts and choose something that feels both thoughtful and useful. We’ve rounded up a few favorites…

It’s a true quandary in our current times. With so much to be worried about (climate change, the future of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and political instability in our country and abroad), how is it possible to be happy and positive as the years go on? While many of…

We live in an era when problems outpace solutions and more help is necessary than we can possibly provide. We also live during a time when volunteers are stepping up in significant numbers to provide much-needed help. And at the same time, evidence is mounting to demonstrate that valuable health…