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Practical ideas for women navigating midlife, everyday tech, and what’s next.

Friends Over 50 is a place for thoughtful ideas about reinvention, everyday technology, and living well in this chapter of life. If you’re adjusting to change—or simply want practical guidance that respects your experience—you’re in the right place.

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Taking Pressure Off Your Eyes – Or How To Use Voice-To-Text
Picture this: your thumbs are cramped, your wrists ache, and your eyes are tired from squinting at the tiny screen. It’s a familiar scene for anyone who spends too much time texting or dealing with digital devices. I was tired of the eyestrain I got from typing texts....
How I Got Better at Choosing What to Read Next
For years, I could tell almost immediately when a book was right for me—and when it wasn’t. Some books pulled me in quietly. Others felt like effort from the first few pages, even when they were well written and widely praised. I trusted that instinct. What I didn’t...
How We Experience Depth Differently in Friendship
It was just a casual night out. A small group gathered for drinks and appetizers in a low-key, cozy bar—the kind of evening you expect to leave feeling good, having spent a few hours catching up with people you’ve known for decades. The conversations are always...
When Friendship Is Pleasant but Never Nourishing
In the summer of 2022, things were starting to reopen after COVID. Like a lot of people, my thoughts turned to reaching out to friends I hadn’t seen during the lockdown. A favorite winery had moved to a new location, and it had a patio. I texted my friend and...
How I Got Better at Choosing What to Read Next

How I Got Better at Choosing What to Read Next

I know what I like when I’m already reading—but choosing what to read next used to feel harder than it should. What finally helped wasn’t better recommendations, but learning to pay attention to timing, capacity, and the kind of reading experience I actually wanted in that moment.

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