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Brenda Grays
- Oct 22
- 4 min
Being Alive at 65 to Start a New Chapter
Women may experience some unexpected new chapters as we enter midlife and beyond. How do we move through these difficult changes and thrive?
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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 25
- 2 min
Adopting a Minimalist Approach Throughout Life as We Age
We’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy-- but all this “stuff” can become overwhelming. What if we embrace minimalism instead as we age?
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Rhonda Collins
- Sep 17
- 6 min
Who Am I? Banish That Mid-life Crisis by Exploring Your Identity
Women often go through major transitions at midlife—and this becomes a time to revise our identity. Who are we now? Who do we want to become
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Brenda Riojas
- Sep 10
- 4 min
Learning to Optimize Energy Levels
Women often take energy levels for granted. But aging tinkers with these levels, making it critical to take steps to protect and replenish o
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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 3
- 4 min
The Benefits of Becoming “Invisible”
Many women feel they become invisible when they reach midlife. However, we can use this time to become more ourselves than ever before.
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Mara Soloway
- Aug 27
- 8 min
A Talent for Bringing Art to Communities: Curator Ana Villaronga Reinvents the Local Art Museum
Art Museum TX is redefining what visiting and showing one’s work in a museum are all about, thanks to Ana Villaronga’s driving force.
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Jenni de Jong
- Aug 20
- 7 min
Opening the Heart is a Sign of Strength
Society idolizes the mind, but the heart is as important—if not more so—to our health and well-being than the brain. How can we tap into thi
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Dorian Martin
- Aug 13
- 5 min
The Gift of Chaos: The Birth of a Different Perspective
We often have a fear of missing out. But slowing down, especially in chaotic times, can help us pay attention to what’s really important.
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Brenda Riojas
- Jul 30
- 4 min
Cradling Joy Amidst Thorns: New Chapter Comes With a New Love Story
One of life’s blessings is becoming a grandparent. Yet this wonderful new chapter also calls for changes in how we approach life.
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Brenda Riojas
- Feb 4
- 4 min
Embrace Your Reality; Blow Some Bubbles, Let the Sun In
A meaningful life is nourished by levity. Regularly creating these opportunities enhances relationships and creativity.
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Kaye Olsson
- Jan 28
- 5 min
Nature: An Inexpensive Therapist
Basking in Mother Nature offers health benefits and soothes souls so find time to enjoy the outdoors.
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Kaye Olsson
- Dec 17, 2021
- 4 min
Resilience: A Product of Stress and Hope
Resilience is an important quality to have in today's chaotic world--and the country of Croatia can teach women a lot about adaptation.
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Brenda Riojas
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
Between
The many choices that we face daily create a sense of being between. Columnist Brenda Riojas's poem illustrates the challenges of this time.
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Dorian Martin
- Dec 3, 2021
- 5 min
The Gray Area Regarding Dying Your Hair
Society has a stigma about women having gray hair. However, going gray can play a part in our metamorphosis into greater authenticity.
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Jenni de Jong
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Changing Perceptions About Women
Society tells us what womanhood should be, but seasoned women can change the paradigm through collaborating and celebrating each other.
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Mara Soloway
- Nov 12, 2021
- 5 min
The Essence of Artist Mary Lynch: All Things are Possible
Who says you can't pursue your passion through education at midlife? Embracing these opportunities can open up whole new horizons in life.
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Kaye Olsson
- Nov 9, 2021
- 1 min
Viewing Aging as an Adventure
Society doesn’t paint a pretty picture of aging, but this time is actually a wonderful adventure that women should embrace.
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Jenni de Jong
- Nov 6, 2021
- 6 min
Slowing Down to be More Present
Women can become so engrossed in our roles that we don't nurture ourselves. That's why it's important to slow down to practice self-care.
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Brenda Riojas
- Nov 2, 2021
- 1 min
Exploring Life as Older Women
Midlife and beyond often create major shifts in life that give women a chance to reframe our thinking.
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