In a constantly changing society, it can be hard to keep up. Trying new things can be complicated, even scary. But why is it so hard to try new things? Every day, there’s something new to learn. It might be new technology, a new app, new tools, or a new learning...
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the new year. It’s been a long year full of ups and downs. Are you ready for 2023? (Please note, this is a reworking of a post that I wrote in December of 2022.) 2022 was a busy year for us. It started with...
I find that the word “No,” is used a lot when people don’t want to try new things. From a two-year-old, “No!” can be a source of frustration. “No,” can also be the best word to use when people are trying to add to...
Sunday will be June 19th, also known as Juneteenth. This year, on Monday, you have a Federal holiday recognizing it. Have you heard of Juneteenth? Or did you first hear about it last year when you got a day off for it? I’m originally from Connecticut and first...
It’s been over two years since the start of the pandemic and you might think that everyone is getting back to life as normal, but not everyone is. There are still some people who are afraid to get out of the house. If you use precautions, it’s safe to do...
Yes. It’s true. And it’s the reason why I haven’t posted in a couple of weeks. It’s our second move in Florida and I don’t think it will be our last! If you’ve been following us for any length of time, you know that it’s our...
I like to find people who inspire me to keep trying new things. People who remind me that no matter what age you’re at, you can still learn, grow, have fun and try something new. Here’s a reminder that it’s never too late as these two...
Creativity, trying new things, and starting over are things that you can always find on this blog. I like to highlight people who’ve started over after midlife as an example of what is possible. Here are two different women and how they started over as artists....
We all know that I love Vision Boards and write about them all the time. But did you know that you can create Vision Boards with your children or your grandchildren? Depending on their age, you can either do goal-oriented Vision Boards (appropriate for teenagers) or...
Back in November, I wrote about trying new things in the year leading up to my 60th. At the time, I was questioning how much was even possible, given the state of the pandemic. Well, I surprised even myself! And not one thing required me to go outside. Here’s...
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My name is Jennifer and I’m a mid-life blogger who wants to inspire other empty nesters to follow their visions, connect with their creativity and try new things. Read More
