What Does Aging Gracefully Even Mean?Start by feeling comfortable — even proud — of who, what and how old you areMay 2, 2024
The Day the Blues Came to TownHow a constellation of legendary American blues musicians came to play a storied concert in an abandoned English train stationMay 1, 2024
My Mother, My Grandmothers, MyselfWhen I became a mother at 27, I had a mental checklist of do's and don'ts based on my observations of the most important women in my lifeMay 1, 2024
At 80, John Sebastian Has Found a New KeyJohn Sebastian, the founder of The Lovin' Spoonful, reflects on his music, Woodstock, tie-dye clothing and singing with an older voiceApril 30, 2024
Clothing Once Divided My Mom and Me — Now It Unites UsEven though my mother pushed me to dress in a way that didn't mesh with who I was, I have been able to recognize it as her attempt at caretaking and now can do the same for herApril 30, 2024
How 'Love on the Spectrum' Highlights the Possibilities of LoveParents of young adults featured on the Netflix reality dating series say they value the importance placed on encouragement and independenceApril 29, 2024
My 'Old School' Photo Album Will Outlast All My Digital DevicesRequiring thought and effort, a photo album is the best way to compile your life's greatest hits in images and create a time capsule for future generationsApril 26, 2024
Lyn Slater: The Accidental Icon Reinvents Herself — AgainSlater, 70, speaks candidly about her new book, 'How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon'April 25, 2024
As American as a Junk DrawerHaving a junk drawer encourages procrastination — here are some tips for organizing the one(s) you haveApril 24, 2024
'Every Woman in Journalism Owes Barbara Walters a Debt'A new book tells how the groundbreaking journalist was proud of her work and always pushing, but never contentApril 23, 2024
Imagine a Community Focused on WellnessWe found one crisscrossed by freeways on the edge of downtown Tampa, FloridaApril 23, 2024
Following a Trail of Painted QuiltsDriving across America, you'll find buildings adorned with giant, colorful quilt blocksApril 23, 2024
Urban Garden Rx: Greening My MindWalking to my garden plot has become more than just a hobby; it has become a true source of joy and a lifeline for my mental healthApril 22, 2024
Foreign Travel Costs Are Poised to SoarAll signs suggest that adventures abroad will be pricier as airlines, hotels and cruise lines bounce back from the COVID pandemicApril 19, 2024
Two Score and Five Years Ago an Enduring Union Was FormedThroughout our marriage, we've nurtured a family and supported each other's goalsApril 17, 2024
House Tours: The Joy of Peeking Into Other People's Homes'These properties are filled with such interesting history, we feel that we're caretakers, not just owners,' a New Orleans fiction writer says of her (allegedly haunted) houseApril 17, 2024
Creating a Butterfly Sanctuary in Your BackyardContribute to wildlife conservation and enjoy opportunities to engage in butterfly watching and citizen science in your own backyard butterfly sanctuaryApril 16, 2024
Breaking Up (With my 212) Is Hard to DoA 212 number once had a certain cache, a status symbol that indicated we were original New Yorkers. Not too much is original anymore.April 15, 2024
A Meddling Mom Grows UpWhen my grown daughter started pulling away, I realized I needed to find my own identity to help bring us back togetherApril 12, 2024
Mom Bought an RV?!I freaked upon learning that, at 82, she bought an expensive motorhome on a whim, but it became a precious purchase for both of usApril 9, 2024
Revisiting My Caretaking DiaryWhat surprised me in reading my day-to-day account of my wife's cancer ordeal was just how truly awful it really wasApril 9, 2024
4 Ways to Experience Multigenerational LivingEstablishing a permanent multigenerational living arrangement requires serious planning and communication, but there are many benefits to familiesApril 8, 2024
Feeling Nostalgic for the CatskillsBy the 1950s, half a million people were visiting the Catskills during the summer season. It was a place for relaxation, recreation and entertainment where Jewish people felt welcomed.April 5, 2024
Love Animals? Consider a Vacation with ThemPaying to participate in a 'conservacation' project is a do-good alternative to a week at the lake or the beachApril 4, 2024
Valerie Bertinelli Wants You To Indulge in All Life OffersValerie Bertinelli, actress and Food Network host, talks to Next Avenue about her new cookbook, 'Indulge,' and how she’s finally learned to love lifeApril 3, 2024
Is There a Right Way to Fight with Your Partner?Relationship expert Dr. Julie Gottman says if done right, fighting can lead to greater intimacy and connectionApril 2, 2024