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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...

Issue #8 What I Know Now.. For all my subscribers, Friday thought... What I Know Now is… When our kids are born, we spend nearly two decades preparing them to be independent. And when they finally get there, we’re proud… and maybe a little relieved. But then something changes — we become grandparents. Suddenly, we find ourselves secretly wishing our kids weren’t quite so independent anymore. We want them to call, to lean on us, to “need” us again — only this time, it’s so we can soak up time...

Issue #7 What I Know Now.. For all my subscribers, Friday thought... What I Know Now is… There has always been political discourse in our country. Recently, a friend asked me if I was afraid of what’s happening because of my vote. After yesterday, I can say that yes — I am afraid for our country. Take Charlie Kirk, for example. He’s the same age as my son — both young men in their thirties, both fathers of two. When I listen to Charlie, I don’t just hear politics, I hear the urgency of a...

Issue #6 What I Know Now.. For all my subscribers, Friday thought for the day.... What I Know Now … Have you ever tried to “boil the ocean”? That’s what my husband says when I take on too much in one day. Even though I’m not working full-time anymore, that Type A personality sometimes creeps back in. But here’s what I’ve learned: it’s not always good for my health. A balanced life matters so much more than checking off every single item on my to-do list. And honestly — do some of those things...

Issue #5 What I Know Now.. For all my subscribers, just a quick Friday thought... What I Know Now is… Lately, I’ve been reading The Correspondent, a book about a woman who communicates only through letters—and people write her back because they know that’s her way of connecting. It reminded me of one of my favorite stores, Papyrus, which used to carry the most beautiful stationery and cards. I’ve always loved sending cards. To me, it feels like a simple but powerful way of saying, I care...

Politics & Thanksgiving Yikes! Those are two words that just don’t go together. Since we recently had a very contentious election, we need to remember what Thanksgiving is about. It’s a time for gratitude, family and reflection. As we gather around the table this year, let’s not let politics threaten the peace and kindness this holiday is meant to bring to our families. Thanksgiving’s Political Roots The actual Thanksgiving holiday was originally established by President Abraham Lincoln in...