August is yours. Do what you want.

The grandkids get busy. What you do with your own hours matters more than you'd think.

A second act that began in his sixties

39 rejections, one prize, and a new press for poets who start late — plus your next chapter.

Let’s make these years count

Boomers spending on family trips, a fresh way to get unstuck in retirement, and pizza night with the grandkids.

A cooler kind of summer

Where summer stays cool up north, a real caregiving roadmap, and a berry smoothie with a past.

Let’s enjoy summer’s small pleasures

A little summer self-care, a garden visitor to look forward to, and a cool sip or two.

Let’s do lunch — and talk about you

An easy summer favorite, plus a midyear check-in you’ll want to make.

Let’s doodle on Sunday!

Grab a marker and join the fun. Free, online, no experience needed.

It's not too late to start over

In love at 80. A new life at sea. A sharper mind at any age — plus a free creative reset.

What animals know about healing that we're still learning

A true animal bonding story, a dark sky, and your pet — this week's edit is for you.

What if your best years are still ahead?

From Hollywood's original power player to the mindset that keeps you growing — this week's edit is for you.

The things no one warns you about after 50

From garden soil to the Outer Banks to the friendships still ahead — what we wish someone had told us.

What keeps you going when life gets hard?

Resilience, three journaling prompts, and a backyard garden. This week has something for everyone.

World Cup 2026, Grandkids, and Tulips

2026 World Cup is weeks away. Here’s how to do it right.

Desi Arnaz, South African wine, & Sandy Duncan

Desi Arnaz’s Del Mar, South Africa’s wine country, and Sandy Duncan’s still-here delight.

Mother's Day Ideas, Orchids, & Raising Chickens

Mother's Day, Sunday — orchids that won't quit, Henry's chickens, and saying yes to what's next.

14 ways to keep your mind sharp after 50

Why a curious mind — and a soft adventure — change everything.

For you and the people you love

Estate plans, fresh herbs, and your permission slip to play.

Are You in the Family Group Chat?

Plus, Social Security timing, a WWII Comfort Woman survivor remembered, and design finds.

Rewriting retirement - finding yourself

Spring is here - cardinals, cow cuddling, and books for the little ones

A nest, a nuzzle, and four perfect reads for this season

Yoga, resilience, and grandkids — Oh My!

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Spring is here — and so are we

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