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A man cooking dinner in his apartment. Next Avenue, cooking newly single

Cooking for the Newly Single

In my Bachelor Stint II phase, I've finally found my groove in the kitchen
May 26, 2023
A middle aged woman stretching. Next Avenue, aging

As You Age, Meet Yourself Where You Are

Think of aging as the 'other (third) trimester' with a different type of anticipation
May 19, 2023
A hospice patient with a nurse at home. Next Avenue, hospice care

Opinion: Why I Went on Hospice Even Though I'm Not Dying

As a solo ager, I have found that hospice offers the services I need most
May 15, 2023
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A man writing a memoir. Next Avenue

Is It Time to Write Your Memoir?

Whether for pleasure or publication, there is value in telling your own story
May 12, 2023
A mother and daughter at the library. Next Avenue

My Mother's Memorable Lessons

As she struggled with mental illness, my mother always taught me the importance of being true to myself
May 10, 2023
An older adult on a hike. Next Avenue

The Surprising Gains of Aging

How a shift in mindset can reveal a major misconception about aging
May 5, 2023
Photo of a high schoolers. Next Avenue, 50th high school reunion

Why I'm Not Going to My 50th High School Reunion

In 1973, the year I graduated, Steely Dan said it best — 'And I'm never going back to my old school'
April 28, 2023
Fish swimming in a fish tank. Next Avenue

Gone Fishing: The Story of a Promise Kept

A commitment to keep all of my dying father's fish didn't go exactly as planned, but I've found connection and comfort in the new addition to my empty nest
April 11, 2023
A woman going for a walk outside. Next Avenue, widowed, widowhood

What Widowhood Is Teaching Me About Compassion

Because many caring people have been willing to walk alongside me in my grief, I no longer feel anxious about being 'present' for others going through losses
April 10, 2023
Madonna on stage during a concert. Next Avenue

Over the Borderline: I Got Kicked Out of a Madonna Concert

A fledgling entertainment reporter, I was thrilled to review Madonna's 'Who's That Girl' tour — unfortunately, my press pass went to my head
April 4, 2023
A person sorting through CDs. Next Avenue

Reviewing the Soundtrack of My Life

Even in this age of streaming, it's difficult to part with CDs that still have emotional impact
April 3, 2023
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