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A closet case from an early age

A closet case from an early age

It has taken me many years to accept the fact that my lifestyle is OK. But I don’t take these hard-won freedoms for granted anymore. You never know when things could change.
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I’m a foodie, but I hate to cook

I’m a foodie, but I hate to cook

From burnt steaks to boiling disasters, my journey in the kitchen is more comedy than cuisine. Dive into my misadventures and discover why takeout is my true specialty.
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Hair today, gone tomorrow

Hair today, gone tomorrow

As I’ve gotten older, the hair on various parts of my body has started disappearing. I can thank menopause for that. It’s been a relief not to address this much anymore, but it wasn’t always that way when I was young.
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Crappy places I have lived

Crappy places I have lived

Tell me about where you’ve lived.
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My part-time job as a Christmas wrapper

My part-time job as a Christmas wrapper

Take a trip down memory lane with me to Christmas 1967, when my twin sister and I learned that gift wrapping wasn’t as easy as it seemed.
Mary McGrath

Mary McGrath

Mary McGrath is a freelance writer and photographer based in Naples, FL. Her work has appeared in a number of publications including: Newsweek, Wall St. Journal, Good Housekeeping, Chicken Soup for the Soul and many other publications.  For more info: marymcgrathphotos.com

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Some of the reasons seniors don’t have sex

Some of the reasons seniors don’t have sex

Let’s talk about sex. We know that sex isn’t something that’s discussed openly among my senior friends. I guess it’s considered taboo?
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Proverbs for seniors

Proverbs for seniors

Life lessons with a twist: Classic proverbs reimagined for the senior years—because sometimes, the best advice comes with a side of humour.
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Have you joined the pickleball craze?

Have you joined the pickleball craze?

Are you thinking about taking up pickleball? Perhaps you already have. At the very least, you've heard about it, especially if you live in an active retirement community like ours.
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Inspiration from a 95 year old

Inspiration from a 95 year old

I met Fran at the YMCA when she was nearly 80, and she’s kept me inspired ever since. Now 95, Fran’s sharp mind, humour, and fierce independence are as strong as ever. From coffee chats to lively debates and daring life stories, Fran reminds me to live fully, no matter the age.
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