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A group of people smiling in front of cathedral ruins. Next Avenue, visiting ancestral land, family genealogy, family history

You Can Go Home Again

Here are 6 steps to help you locate, research and get the most out of visiting the land of your ancestors
January 30, 2023
A close-up of a self-portrait. Next Avenue

Watching My Mother Create Art

Leading by example, she taught me to love all forms of art and be passionate about pursuing life's dreams
January 27, 2023
A family gathering together. Next Avenue, simple living tips, simplicity

9 Tips on Simplifying Your Life

Take these practical steps to help you embrace voluntary simplicity, reduce consumption and live your values
January 26, 2023
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Empty nesters at home making breakfast. Next Avenue

Lost and Found - A Story of Empty Nesting

After dropping the youngest child at college, adjusting to a different way of life brings insight and opportunities
January 26, 2023
An illustration of the children's story, Hansel and Gretel. Next Avenue, Fairy Tale Wisdom: Stories for the Second Half of Life

How Do Fairy Tales Tell Stories of Aging?

A new book looks at how characters like Hansel and Gretel can help us examine the chapters of our lives
January 25, 2023
A couple walking in a field of flowers. Next Avenue, romance at midlife.

Romance at Midlife Isn't Dead - It's Just Different

We're at a point where our quirks require no explanation, and that alone is pretty appealing
January 25, 2023
A couple on their first date. Next Avenue, dating advice widow, widowers

Dating Lessons from a Midlife Widow

Once she discovered who she really was, and stayed firm in those convictions, it was easier to find love
January 20, 2023
A couple practicing slow travel in Mexico. Next Avenue, travel tips

Taking the Road Slow Traveled

Immersing yourself in a different culture can be more satisfying than staying at a sterile resort or racing from town to town
January 20, 2023
A glistening lake at sunset. Next Avenue, simplicity, declutter, walden pond, Henry David Thoreau

Soul Searching and Simplicity

Take a moment to ask yourself a few questions which can help define your values
January 19, 2023
Supporting a grieving friend. Next Avenue, what to say to someone who is grieving

Can You Imagine How a Grieving Person Feels?

Grieving people need to tell their stories. How friends and family members can truly offer support.
January 19, 2023
A monastery with a large crowd gathered in the courtyard. Next Avenue, travel, Bhutan, black-neck crane festival,

Happiness is the Arrival of Bhutan's Sacred Birds

The country with a Gross National Happiness Index faces economic challenges, but remains a place of fragile beauty
January 19, 2023
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