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Why It’s Okay To Be Self-ish (By The Time You Turn Sixty)
Why It’s Okay To Be Self-ish (By The Time You Turn Sixty)
Look after yourself before you turn sixty
Grace Mary Power
Sep 9, 2023
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“Thirty over Fifty” Medium Publication Newsletter, August 2024 & Writing Prompt
“Thirty over Fifty” Medium Publication Newsletter, August 2024 & Writing Prompt
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Grace Mary Power
Aug 10
Writing Prompt
Simple Acts of Kindness and Love
Simple Acts of Kindness and Love
Gandalf could not have been more right
John Egelkrout
Aug 13
Lifting Others Lifts Me
Lifting Others Lifts Me
30 Over 50 August Writing Prompt
Lisa Alexander
Aug 12
Changing the World with Free Acts of Kindness
Changing the World with Free Acts of Kindness
Be the Zip-line for someone else
Grace Mary Power
Aug 10
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Relationship at Older Age: How Much Do We Compromise?
Relationship at Older Age: How Much Do We Compromise?
How much does one compromise while building a relationship as an older person? Is bending backwards even possible?
Kanimoli Ramaiah
Aug 20
Life Lessons from Grandkids: Creating Lasting Memories
Life Lessons from Grandkids: Creating Lasting Memories
I stood in the rain this morning and watched my grandkids playing hockey. My wife reminded me how important it is to make the effort…
Robin Cox
Aug 16
Is It Okay to Live Far Away From Your Grandchildren?
Is It Okay to Live Far Away From Your Grandchildren?
Are you a bad grandmother if you do?
Over-50 Empress
Aug 16
We talk about living, not just about ageing
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Changes in Habits at Older Age May Just Save Your Life
Changes in Habits at Older Age May Just Save Your Life
Staying safe at older age requires some changes in everyday life habits
Kanimoli Ramaiah
Aug 16
The Night My Scariest Teacher Became One of My Students
The Night My Scariest Teacher Became One of My Students
The tables turned on us, but would he accept or reject me?
Vera-Marie Landi
Aug 15
The Firefly Summer: A Reflection on Childhood, Nature, and Enduring Bonds
The Firefly Summer: A Reflection on Childhood, Nature, and Enduring Bonds
There’s something about returning to the places that shaped you as a child that stirs up a unique kind of nostalgia — a blend of longing…
Jerry Nelson
Aug 15
No Longer A Child
No Longer A Child
Not quite an adult
Jim Parton
Aug 14
An Ordinary Kindness
An Ordinary Kindness
The sun hadn’t fully risen, and the streets were still in that fragile state between night and day, where everything seems quieter, softer…
Jerry Nelson
Aug 12
The Power of Friendship at Sixty: Reconnection, Support, and Inspiration
The Power of Friendship at Sixty: Reconnection, Support, and Inspiration
How many friends do you need at sixty? Very few, I reckon. Only those who add value to your life by listening
Kanimoli Ramaiah
Aug 11
Teaching and Learning From My Younger Co-worker
Teaching and Learning From My Younger Co-worker
Opening a Portal to a Different Age
John Egelkrout
Aug 9
A Leap of Faith
A Leap of Faith
Jerry had always been the cautious type. A man of routine, he found comfort in the predictability of his days. Life in America was a…
Jerry Nelson
Aug 8
I’m Happy That No One Praises My Youthful Appearance Anymore
I’m Happy That No One Praises My Youthful Appearance Anymore
Ageism might be waning at last
✨ Bridget Webber
Aug 8
There Is An Art to Good Conversation
There Is An Art to Good Conversation
But is there anything left to talk about?
Chevie Hanssler
Aug 8
8 Things to Buy to Make You Happier Than You Ever Thought Possible!
8 Things to Buy to Make You Happier Than You Ever Thought Possible!
“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness isn’t spending it right.” Years ago a Lexus ad had set aside all twists of conventional wisdom…
Sharat Misra
Aug 7
Men No Longer Have to Be Afraid of Forming Strong Emotional Bonds With Their Children
Men No Longer Have to Be Afraid of Forming Strong Emotional Bonds With Their Children
A casual comment from my grandmother illustrated how much gender roles have evolved
Walter Rhein
Aug 7
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