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6 min March 17, 2021Author: Annabelle Gurwitch

Identity Crisis? Who Me? Alas, None of Us Is Immune

By Annabelle Gurwitch

In an excerpt from her eagerly awaited book You're Leaving When?, Annabelle Gurwitch contemplates who she is now that she's no longer a spouse/mother/ca...

3 min March 2, 2021Author: Jeannie Ralston

The Genius of Frances McDormand and Nomadland

By Jeannie Ralston

The award-winning film Nomadland offers fascinating older female characters, with a lead actress who is as refreshingly authentic as the role she plays....

6 min March 1, 2021Author: Jeannie Ralston

Invincible Not Invisible: Facing Fears and Celebrating Bold Actions and Attitudes

By Jeannie Ralston

Hundreds of women took a virtual adventure with us last week, having fun and listening to powerhouse speakers challenge us to make this chapter the best...

5 min February 19, 2021Author: Liane Kupferberg Carter

Uh-Oh, My Husband Just Got a Facebook Account

By Liane Kupferberg Carter

Helping her guy get acclimated to the wonderful world of social media seemed like a good idea, but it sure threw Liane Kupferberg Carter some curveballs...

3 min February 3, 2021Author: Patricia Hawkins

On Her 100th Birthday, We Contemplate Where We’d Be without Betty Friedan

By Patricia Hawkins

Betty Friedan, who would have turned 100 this week, opened up incalculable possibilities and helped keep us from getting old before our time. Don't beli...

5 min December 30, 2020Author: Beverly Willett

40 Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday—or Any Other Occasion—Alone

By Beverly Willett

Although Beverly Willett's party was canceled and she was by herself, she found ways to make her big day fuller than she ever imagined....

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4 min July 2, 2025

“Time to Travel”: One Woman’s Almost-Retired Plan

By Kayla Gross

Meet NextTribe frequent traveler Delcy Brockman who's finally finding time to see the world ...

5 min June 26, 2025

Have a Magical Musical Tour: Tips on Traveling to See Your Fave Band

By Nancy A Shenker

Traveling to see a favorite band? We hear you! Here, ways to make this kind of concert adventure even more fab and fun...

12 min June 24, 2025

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands: A Bucket-List Travel Wonderland Awaits!

By Janet Siroto

It's a bucket-list destination for good reason: Ecuador and the Galapagos offer some of the most amazing environments and experiences on the planet! Lea...

14 min June 19, 2025

Peru: Why We’re Wildly in Love With It (And You Will Be, Too)

By Janet Siroto

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime: Here's where to go in Peru from the famed Machu Picchu to hidden treasures that have you traveling back throug...

5 min June 17, 2025

Two Fast Friends Show Us the Real South Africa (Surprise and Delight Await!)

By Nina Malkin

Deborah Cooper and Vanessa Harker have been exploring the world together for decades—but they know their home country best. Learn how they guide our S...