Selected passages from To the End of the World60 days alone through South America At seventy-five, I traveled alone through South America. Some people saw it as a crisis. For me, it was the opposite: proof that I was still hungry for life. From the glaciers of Patagonia to the Galapagos Islands, I encountered vast landscapes, unexpected kindness, exhaustion, uncertainty … [Read more...]
Do You Know What’s Real and What’s Not? | Recognize AI Fraud
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is emerging with lightning speed. But you need to know what to look out for. This is particularly true for those of us over 50. It's easy to be tricked, leading to damaging consequences. Platforms like ChatGPT or Claude can be useful sources of information. If you approach them cautiously, they can help increase productivity, facilitate better … [Read more...]
The First Month of the Empty Nest Is Not a Gift
Nobody warns you about Tuesdays. For years, a suburban house runs on a very specific strain of background racket that you only notice once it dies. Hallway doors slamming shut. Muddy running shoes dropped right by the entry table. Someone upstairs yelling about a missing blue hoodie. The dishwasher running twice before 7:00 PM. Then a random Tuesday afternoon rolls around, and … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Retire
We’re all aware that being able to financially support ourselves during retirement is important, but it is only one part of retirement. Preparing for retirement should also include planning for what you want your retirement to look like. To truly create a retirement that you enjoy every day takes time - and there are some important questions to ask yourself before you … [Read more...]
5 Signs Your World Is Quietly Getting Smaller After 50
A smaller life is not necessarily a worse life. Many people reach a stage when they genuinely want fewer obligations, less rushing, and more time for the people and activities that matter most. The problem begins when the change happens so gradually that you do not notice your world has become smaller until it no longer feels like the world you want. After 50, ordinary life … [Read more...]