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What I Know Now.. February 6, 2026 What I Know Now...Retirement doesn't always happen as planned Friends, Retirement doesn’t arrive the same way for everyone. My brother-in-law didn’t plan some long, graceful exit. He turned 61 in July, looked at an overbearing boss and a company that hadn’t contributed to his pension in nearly a decade, and decided he was done. With my sister still working—and able to carry the health insurance—he walked away from the 7-to-3 grind and never looked back....

What I Know Now.. January 30, 2026 What I Know Now...Kindness Matters More Than Ever Friends, Lately, I’ve been feeling uneasy at how divided and tense our world feels—especially when it comes to politics. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, it seems like conversations that used to be thoughtful and curious now too often turn into arguments, assumptions, and sometimes even calls for harm. What I know now is this: we are still neighbors. We are still family members. We are still people...

What I Know Now.. January 23, 2026 What I Know Now... Birthday Reflections Friends, My daughter recently showed me a sneak peek of my grandson’s first birthday party invitation. The theme made me smile: “First Trip Around the Sun.” January 26th is my birthday, and that simple phrase got me thinking about how each year is both a cosmic journey and a deeply personal one. Another full orbit. Another chance to pause, reflect, and decide how we want to spend the time we’ve been given. This past...

What I Know Now.. January 16, 202 What I Know Now...Life Lessons from the Bears Comeback! Friends, Last Sunday’s Bears vs. Packers game had me on the edge of my seat. The Bears were down by 18 points—and somehow, they still found a way to win. Watching that kind of comeback always gets me thinking about life, especially this chapter we’re in. Maybe things haven’t gone exactly the way you expected. Maybe a plan didn’t work out, or a new season of life feels uncertain. But just like in sports,...

What I Know Now.. Friday 11/28/2025 What I Know Now...Health is Wealth Friends, This week, I want to share a moment that reminded me just how energizing it can be to meet someone who’s living their next chapter with purpose, creativity, and joy. Recently, I attended a book signing with Elyce Arons, CEO and co-founder of Frances Valentine—and author of We Can Make It After All, the beautiful story of her lifelong friendship with Kate Spade. I went in expecting a fun afternoon.I left feeling...

What I Know Now.. Friday 11/7/2025 What I Know Now...Diabetes Awareness Month This month hits close to home for me. Most people think diabetes looks one way — something that happens in childhood or is strictly tied to lifestyle. But there's so much more to this story. I didn't know that type 1 diabetes — the autoimmune kind where the pancreas stops producing insulin — can strike at any age. I didn't know that the average age of onset is actually 26. And I certainly didn't know how much life...

What I Know Now.. Friday 10/24/2025 What I Know Now This week, my husband and I celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary. Wow — how did that happen? When I look back, it’s hard to believe how quickly the years have passed — filled with ups and downs, laughter and tears, sickness and health. I know that not everyone has the same journey or a partner who walks beside them for decades. But what I’ve learned is this: long relationships are a mix of challenges and beautiful peaks — and it’s those...

What I Know Now.. For all my subscribers, Friday 10/10/2025.... What I Know NowOne of the gifts of life after 60 is realizing that the door never really closes on learning or creating. We sometimes fall into the trap of thinking, “If I didn’t start earlier, it’s too late.” But I’ve come to see that isn’t true. Here’s the thing: time will pass either way. If you wait, you’ll still be 65 or 70 down the road—only without the joy of having started. The key is to let go of a limiting mindset and...

Recently, my husband and I met with our financial advisor to start running different scenarios for our retirement. We’ve been weighing everything from the best time for my husband to start Social Security (I already claimed mine at 62 — see that post HERE) to how long our money will last so I don’t slip into my old “bag lady” mindset (more on that in my Money Mindset post). Retirement planning can feel like a mix of excitement and fear. On one hand, you finally get more time for the things...

What I Know Now.. For all my subscribers, Friday 9/26/2025.... Hi Friends, This week I’ve been struck by how two very different books carry the same powerful message. Ina Garten’s Be Ready When Luck Happens reminds me that luck isn’t really luck — it’s preparation meeting opportunity. And Will Packer’s Who Better Than You is a call to believe in ourselves, to silence doubt, and to step forward with confidence. Blended together, they feel like the perfect recipe for this stage of life. Be...