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October 15, 2026

SEVEN REASONS WHY OLDER WOMEN OFTEN FEEL HAPPIER ON THEIR OWN

WOMEN LIVING ALONE turn things around and make their later years all about them. And guess what? THEY LOVE IT! It’s “me time,” they say, and take back control of their lives. Older women are redefining solitude as the ultimate path to freedom, happiness, and inner peace. Living alone means you have all the space you need, make your own decisions and be accountable to no one. It’s a pretty good thing … From newfound freedom to deeper self-discovery, here is why going solo is becoming the ultimate lifestyle choice for so many women in their fifties, sixties, seventies, and ... Read more

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October 1, 2026

HIRAETH

HIRAETH (PRONOUNCED HEERAEE) IS A GLORIOUS WELSH TERM that can be loosely translated into English as “longing.” Yet its true meaning has a great deal more nuance to it than simple longing. Hiraeth describes a deep inborn sense of yearning for a home, a feeling, a place, or person that is beyond this plane of existence. It could also relate to feelings of nostalgia or a wistful yen for something you know you cannot go back to, yet your being feels the pull of it, the grief of knowing it no longer is, no longer can be. Hiraeth can include ... Read more

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September 15, 2026

BUS STOP

John had learned to measure his life in closing times. The repair shop shut its doors at eleven, but he usually stayed later, wiping grease from the tools or lingering in the quiet because going home to an empty apartment felt heavier than staying. At twenty-four, he wasn’t unhappy, exactly – just drifting, like a leaf caught in the slow current of a river he hadn’t chosen. Tonight, the cold bit through his jacket as he reached the bus stop. Midnight. The streetlamp above him flickered with a tired buzz, casting a pale cone of light over the empty sidewalk. ... Read more

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September 1, 2026

INTRO / A SPARK / MEANT TO BE

INTRO I thought we’d take a break this month from the serious postings and offer you a couple of poems that I’ve recently written. Both will be published this summer in Micromance Magazine. Both are about a chance meeting and are titled A SPARK and MEANT TO BE. On the 15th we’ll post a short story I’ve also had published in Micromance Magazine titled BUS STOP, a story of a man and woman and their chance meeting at a bus stop. I hope you enjoy them … A SPARK A spark you don’t expectCan drift in on an ordinary day—Soft ... Read more

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August 15, 2026

BACK IN THE DAY

NOSTALGIA HAS A WAY OF MAKING US THINK that the past was oh-so-great. In fact, you’ve probably said things were better “back in the day” many times before. But was life really better or are we just wearing rose-colored glasses when we look back? Here are eight myths about the “good old days” that prove they weren’t as great as we remember: • FOOD WAS ALWAYS ORGANIC AND HEALTHIER. You might think that the past was a time when all food was fresh off the farm and completely pure. Back then, they didn’t have today’s food safety standards and people ... Read more

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August 1, 2026

BUILDING NEW RELATIONSHIPS

DO YOU LIKE MAKING NEW FRIENDS? Meeting new people who share the same hobbies you are passionate about will make everything more fun. Doing the activities together will help you connect and these connections will eventually turn into lasting friendships. In the list below, we’ll talk about seven fun groups that can help you meet new friends while having a good time. At any age … TEAM SPORTS. Team sports like soccer and basketball are a fantastic way to meet new people. When you play on a team, you work together and try to win as a team. You communicate ... Read more

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July 15, 2026

MIDLIFE? … BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE

BOOSTING SELF-CONFIDENCE AT MIDLIFE starts with reconnecting to your strengths, challenging old beliefs, and intentionally cultivating habits that reinforce your sense of worth. REBUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH SELF-REFLECTION. One of the most powerful steps is positive introspection, which helps you understand where your confidence dips originate. Setting aside quiet time to reflect on what feels discouraging or limiting allows you to identify patterns and beliefs that may no longer serve you. Psychology experts emphasize that self-reflection is essential for personal growth and confidence building. RECLAIMING COMPETENCE THROUGH ACTION. Confidence grows when you take action in areas where you excel or want ... Read more

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July 1, 2026

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE

PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AMERICAN POET MARY OLIVER asks, “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” It’s a call to action that reminds us of the fleeting nature of our existence. Perhaps there are moments when events or circumstances have us rethinking, questioning, and examining the way we live and work. This can be challenging. One of the biggest barriers to reinvention are the self-limiting beliefs we carry with us, which box us in and prevent us from even trying. This produces a cycle of regret and missed opportunities. Yet I have to declare ... Read more

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June 15, 2026

IT MAY BE TIME TO END A FRIENDSHIP

KNOWING WHEN TO END A FRIENDSHIP is rarely a single moment. More often, it’s a slow accumulation of experiences that shift the relationship from supportive to draining. People grow, circumstances change and sometimes a friendship that once felt essential becomes misaligned with who you are now. Recognizing that shift takes honesty, self-reflection, and a willingness to acknowledge discomfort rather than explain it away. One of the clearest signs is consistent emotional exhaustion. If every interaction leaves you feeling anxious, depleted, or tense, that’s not a small signal. Healthy friendships add energy; they don’t constantly take it away. When you find ... Read more

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June 1, 2026

WHY DO FRIENDS COME AND GO AS PEOPLE AGE?

FRIENDS TEND TO COME AND GO as people age because life keeps reshaping who we are, what we value, and how we spend out time. The short vision is this: Friendships are living things, and like anything alive, they grow, change, or fade depending on the environment around them. But the longer explanation reveals several layers that most people don’t think about until they look back and realize how much has shifted. As people move through different life stages, their priorities naturally evolve. Childhood and early adulthood friendships often form out of convenience – same school, same neighborhood, same routines. ... Read more

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