By Melodee Currier – I have no trouble saying no – and I don’t need to tell a little white lie to say it. The turning point for me was when I was in my thirties. I had over extended myself with obligations to the point that I actually had
By Dr. Sandra Glahn − I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and I promise I’m not one of those people who starts decorating for Christmas the day after Halloween. But the first Sunday in advent falls on November 30 this year, so I don’t want us to get broadsided
By Kayla Matthews− We’ve all been in positions where someone has done something kind for us and we wish we could return the favor. Whether it’s simply holding a door or exchanging a smile during a bad day, the kindness of strangers has brightened a lot of our lives. That
By Deborah H. Bateman For those of you who have never suffered with depression, you are blessed. For those of us who have suffered with depression, we can tell you that depression is real. I am writing this article in light of the recent events and loss of actor and
By Beth Havey – Autumn is finally here. In some parts of the country and the world summer’s end was wet, with incessant rains that felled leaves early, smashing grass and crops with a blanket of soggy vegetation and shorn tree limbs. Such weather patterns contrasted with the drought and
The shallow river water sparkled, winking a promise of a leisurely float ahead. Our boys were packed tightly in the bow of our diminutive raft, my husband was in the middle up on the oar rack, and I was folded like origami in the stern behind my husband’s back. Their
By Millie Rainer – So, you’ve entered your golden years and are looking to make a new furry best friend? That’s a great idea and what could be better than having a friend that accompanies you wherever you go, doesn’t complain of boredom, lavishes you with attention, and is satisfied
By Jennifer Molton – In 1965 when I was eleven years old, I stood on the sidewalk of Mansfield Road in Storrs, Connecticut and watched as a gray haired woman came rolling toward me on a fat-tired bicycle. I was riveted by the image, not only because it was a
By Stanley Popovich– Everybody deals with anxiety and depression. However, some people have a difficult time in managing it. As a result, below is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties. Divide tasks into a series
If you’re a mature woman, over fifty, you might feel a pull when it comes to indulging yourself: Back when you were younger and taking care of the kids and up to your eyebrows with your career, all you could do was fall in bed at night, dreading the buzz
By Sharon V. King – Have you ever heard the expression, “Women get old; men become distinguished?” We may want to believe our 21st-century society has evolved beyond such thinking, but the sad truth is that perceptions of aging are not gender-neutral. In many situations, women have to invest greater
By Clara Jones – “My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance”. —Erma Bombeck Living is messy. Just like in our homes things get dirty, broken, misplaced or even lost. Disasters and disruptions to a smooth running order arrive when neither expected nor welcome, while all
By Ellen Dolgen – Yes, the Constitution gave us freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms (or, in our menopausal state, the right to bare arms). But think about it. Are you emotionally free? Do you have freedom from a negative self-image? From a lowered sense
By Alexandra Ashton – Some of the most exciting people you meet today are people who over 50 years old – People who are doing well in their second half or septuagenarian years. Many have great wisdom and great stories. This infographic below details people in the world who have done
By Pamela Reynolds – “Why should we think upon things that are lovely? It is because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its’ surroundings.” – William Jam I have
I came across an interesting article that said we all love voyeurism. I’m not referring to sexual voyeurism, even though part of the article mentions a strange setup between some couples and a photographer. What made this article interesting to me was how it nailed a truth: being a voyeur—or one who
By Stan Popovich – Almost everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in the near future can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a list of techniques and
By Andrea Warshaw Wernick – NEW YORK – I often find that I try to do too much at one time, which leaves little time to focus on one particular task that really needs to be accomplished. If you find yourself unable to focus on one task, here are some
By Rosa Mendy – Do you find yourself comparing today’s lifestyles with the way you grew up? “When I was younger…” becomes a staple sentence for us all, over time. It doesn’t necessarily mean, though, that things were better in the past than they are now. Extraordinary changes in the
Readers–today let’s get personal. Though Boomer Highway is a conversation about mind-body wellness and often deals with physical health, it’s also about the stuff that makes us happy, things tangential, our individual choices. Keeping the heart beating is one thing, but filling it with joy is quite another. And it’s so varied,
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