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When you dehydrate tomatoes, you’re able to eat your healthy harvest all year long without worrying about electricity OR taking up much space in the freezer or cupboards! Dehydrate Tomatoes and Eat Healthy Food All Year The process is pretty simple: 1.) Grow tomatoes! 2.) Pick tomatoes! 3.) Slice up tomatoes and place on dehydrator!…
In the U.S., the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage is to be celebrated on August 26, 2020! What Is Women’s Suffrage? One rather humorous misunderstanding is when people think “suffrage” means “suffering!” Although women suffered plenty for their suffrage, the definition of “suffrage” is the right to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a…
You may be living alone for the first time in a long time or you may be living alone for the first time EVER. Either way, your mindset is going to make a difference in how much you enjoy your single life. If you’ve been going down the wrong path lately, feeling sorry for yourself…
This New 66-Day Program is Designed to Help YOU Feel Empowered in 2020! Receive encouragement, accountability, and motivation for FREE! Has 2020 taken the wind out of YOUR sails? Do you find yourself suffering from sadness, lethargy, lack of accomplishment, or low energy? Does the thought of a “goal” feel too big right now… or…
Middle Child Day is August 12thand Left-Handed Day is August 13th Let’s Celebrate Left-Handed Middle Children! The Mighty Middle Child Will the Middle Child Become Extinct? Middle children are becoming rare as family sizes have decreased to just one or two children! But, if you are a middle child, you have a good chance at…
Pickle Tasting Was A Fun Activity For The Aging Gracefully TV Team This Week! Why not serve up some pickles with smiles? Cucumbers of all varieties are abundant at this time of the year in Ohio. Maybe you have some in your own home garden? The Aging Gracefully TV Team found out that Refrigerator Dills…
A subscriber asked, “Do you have any ideas? What the best solution for negativity today?” A 71-year-old man told me, “It’s the most depressing time I’ve ever lived through and I’ve been through a lot.” A 58-year-old woman said, “I just can’t live without seeing smiles. When I do go out, it’s too depressing seeing…
Older adults are likely to hang onto their keys as long as possible to maintain their social life and sense of independence. That’s understandable. Nonetheless, recent research shows that many older adults in the U.S. are outliving their ability to drive safely by an average of 7 to 10 years! That’s scary. What Kinds of…
A Sarcastic Perspective: The 2020 pandemic has brought about the fastest healthy changes ever seen in a society! Sometimes referred to as the “silver lining” in this very dark cloud, the improvements in public health have become more obvious as people are outdoors proudly sporting sleeveless tops and shorts to show off newly toned and…
Gardening is healthy for all ages, but the advantages of gardening increase with age. At the same time, physical limitations might also be increasing. If you can adapt to your limitations, you’ll still be smiling in the garden. Any size garden is healthy. A garden can be on an acre, in an area of your…
Scroll Down for A No-Nonsense Video Message: Get Stronger This Year Muscle Strength And Mental Stamina Are “Essential” In 2020! I was concerned about my older strength & balance or yoga students losing their strength and endurance when senior centers were forced to close in March, but older adults have impressed the heck out of…
In response to the recent post, New Phobia: The Old Normal, several readers contributed their thoughts that I believed were worthy of sharing. They are posted below. These contributions were from readers that spent time in thought (and data) before making conclusions that they considered were the best for them. Not everyone has to agree…
This Is Your Invitation To Feel Powerful In Silence Your calming presence is requested. YOU can be the change you want to see in the world. You can influence others to feel empowered by being of a calm mind. I invite you to take time for quiet and ask yourself, “What can I do to…
This is a personal story and deep thoughts about what makes us human vs. our new fears of “the old normal.” Your own story and emotions may be very, very different. I honor and welcome your thoughts in the comment box at the end of this article. Living By 2-Week Increments On March 21, I…
Kathryn and Monica of Aging Gracefully TV recently traveled to a farm to meet Marilyn Kennedy, a 65-year-old farm owner who is aging gracefully with alpacas! You will LOVE this episode! A Different Kind Of Downsizing The lively and energetic Marilyn is an inspiring example of an actively aging adult. Marilyn owned horses for many…