Encouraging and equipping women over 60 to live their best life!
If you have been part of the Best-Life community for very long, you know that I love to read novels. I read about one a week. I specifically like those that lean toward family drama, with strong female characters, more than romance—I don’t mind if there is romance in there, though I prefer that it…
My pastor recently taught through 1 John. When addressing 1 John 3:17, he challenged us to ask: “Has my material wealth blessed anyone else?” I believe the verse can be extended beyond material wealth to include our skills, talents, and abilities. As we move into a new year, I challenge you to watch for those who have a need you can fill. Use your resources to bless someone else. It is something you can do.
When I finish a remodeling project, I often do a custom painting—done just for the new space. People often ask me if I have always painted. No. I didn’t start until 2018 when my mother moved in with me and caring for her became my job—though she didn’t need me by her side 24/7, she…
The challenge is to thrive in the new, often unwanted, role. These changes may include divorce, death of a spouse or child, a job loss, a catastrophic weather event, or more. I find that if we are open to going through the door before us and give it all we’ve got, we can excel. I’ve also found that past experiences often prepare us for the next chapter—even though we may not see it until later.
If you have struggled with finding gifts that your family members will actually use and you need a holiday activity, this idea may work for you. I’ve included the gifts I have given/am giving just to give you ideas. Tweak these ideas for gifts that work for your family.
Ladies’ luncheons have become a lost art. The food fills the tummy, but the conversation often nourishes the soul.
Today, people say they want experiences, they choose to collect memories not things. One of the best ways to do this is with a girlfriend getaway!
The three books I read on my summer vacation were all classic “beach reads.” thread of the story.” Additionally, I like books that take place in modern day, with characters with cell phones and iPads. I don’t mind a romance, but I want it to be a side part of the story, not the main story. Family dramas with strong female characters are good, and a little mystery works for me. Considering my age, I like books with mature characters (which Maddie Please specializes in), and books that make me stop and think, and even highlight sections. Though these books are fiction, the authors work hard at crafting the exact word choices that make the life-truth relatable and memorable.
On each cruise, as I have interacted with these wonderful young people, I have been struck with what a great opportunity this is—especially for those who are at an in between place in life. This is true even for those who are a bit older. I’ve thought: “Maybe women my age have a grandchild (or great niece or nephew) for whom a job on ACL would be a perfect fit.” But who thinks of this? It is not like they’d be working for some foreign conglomerate. ACL is family owned and all American.
I wish you could watch the four plus hours of video I have of these amazing women telling their stories and answering my questions about life for women in America. I hope that reading my review of times with them gives you insight and, perhaps, changes your ideas about international students.
