by Amy Downing | May 17, 2025 | Life After 50
You’re not too old. Not to learn, not to grow, not to explore something new. Whether it’s taking a watercolor class, learning to code, or picking up a language for that dream trip to Italy, learning after 50 isn’t just possible. it’s powerful. In fact, it might be the...
by Amy Downing | May 8, 2025 | Life After 50
Confession: I’m not what you’d call spontaneous. I like plans, structure, and knowing where I’ll be sleeping tonight. But that doesn’t mean I’m not fascinated by people who reinvent themselves in bold, adventurous ways. If you’re feeling the itch for change but...
by Amy Downing | Apr 26, 2025 | Life After 50
When I want to treat myself to a little lift, I buy flowers at the grocery store. There’s just something about walking into the kitchen and seeing fresh blooms on the island. It gives me an instant mood boost. Over the years, I’ve watched a few flower arranging...
by Amy Downing | Apr 17, 2025 | Life After 50
If you’re someone who lights up when your phone buzzes with a text from a friend or you tear up when a photo of your grandkids pops into your inbox, you might just be a Connector. You’re the one who keeps the group chat going, remembers everyone’s birthdays, and finds...
by Amy Downing | Mar 28, 2025 | Life After 50
I’ve always been a shedder. Cleaning out large clumps of hair from my brush every couple of days was nothing new to me. But something felt different this time. My once-voluminous fine hair now appeared thinner, limper, and my go-to hair products seemed powerless...
by Amy Downing | Mar 2, 2025 | Life After 50
Why Journaling is a Powerful Tool for Self-Discovery If you follow ‘over 50’ or ‘second half of life’ social media groups, read blogs, or listen to podcasts geared toward our age group, you’ve likely heard the same refrain: This is our time of transformation! We’re...