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 As far as celebrities-and-cancer goes, Michael Douglas is brave. Angelina Jolie, not so much.

Bravery requires taking a risk. Jolie’s decision to remove her breasts and ovaries was perhaps the most important decision she has ever made. Melissa Etherage, a cancer survivor, has said she doesn’t think that Angelina’s choice was brave, but “fearful”. She’s right about … [Read more...] about About Bravery

by Dating Goddess, author of the Adventures in Delicious Dating After 40 book series

You’ve been single for a while. You would like to have a special man in your life. But how? The following are 10 tips for successful dating over 40.

Women reentering the dating scene after a long absence need to first examine if they are ready to … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Successful Dating Over 40

Too often, we focus on actions instead of intentions. We can easily create regrets by doing so. There’s a right question you can use to take care of this.

“By their fruit you will recognize them.” (Matthew 7:16) The word recognize doesn’t mean an ability to identify someone, say, by their face, but to know them—know who a person really is—by what they think, say, and … [Read more...] about It’s Not What You Do, But Why You Do It That’s Important

Artificial Sweetners Contaminate Water Supply - Sodas and Illegal Drugs Erode Tooth Enamel - Kids in Colorado Accidentally Eating Marijuana Laced Goodies - Vegetarian Diets Lower Death Rates

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So, how do you get the most from your Long Term Care Insurance contract?

You did all of the right things: you overcame your planning deficit disorder (PDD) and purchased a long-term care contract years ago while premiums were much less expensive. You also did so right before medical issues started popping up in your mid 60’s. Yes, having a long-term … [Read more...] about Long Term Care Insurance: Getting the Most From Your Contract

 We have two choices as the US economy continues to convulse.  We can point fingers and blame the people most obviously at fault.  Or we can get serious about fixing it and admit our own part in this mess.  The first option is a victim role—easy and appealing because we’ve given victims an honored place for decades.  But it’s not the way out of this mess.  To really fix it, … [Read more...] about How Greed Happens

(That you can do at Home!)

The Best Exercise to Increase Leg Strength?  Many times when I am working with individuals I am asked for tips on how to increase leg strength.  (Please check with your doctor to see if this exercise is okay for you to do.)

  Our leg muscles are amazing, complex, and designed to perform … [Read more...] about The Best Exercise to Increase Leg Strength

from the introduction to Moving from the Mindless Myths to Meaning 
and Money at Mid-Life, by Helen Harkness, Ph.D. (Publication in process)

The necessity for me to Capitalize on Chaos, both personal and professional, and to choose … [Read more...] about Re-Careering – Replacing Retirement

Your chronological age no longer matters . . . not that it ever did

Indeed, you are not as old as you think you are.

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In our world where “Just do it” and “Take massive action” are touted as mottos and mantras, procrastination is often considered a bad word. But, what if procrastination holds a powerful message or process for you? 

Maybe you’ve experienced being inspired or feeling compelled to take specific action at a specific time, and you found you were right to act on it. And, … [Read more...] about Procrastination Is A Message