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Resources, inspiration, and support as you navigate age-related changes.

Here are a few ideas to help you along your journey.

Jan 13 min read

My friend was struggling with profound grief. In the midst of her hurt, she texted me a few lines from Jack Gilbert's A Brief for the...

Oct 18, 20242 min read

Earlier this year TikTok was buzzing with the 'Aged' filter, which claims to show us how we might appear as we grow older. Remarkably,...

Sep 15, 20242 min read

I was 10 years old when my mom took me to the theater to see 9 to 5 . These 3 funny ladies had a mean boss and they got together and...

Aug 31, 20242 min read

Gather round, Plums, because today we're here to celebrate a woman who's not just an incredible actress but a true Sage Plum in every...

Aug 16, 20243 min read

Dear Plums, I just dropped my youngest son off at college. Our nest is officially empty, and I feel lost. I’m happy to see my kids...

Jul 17, 20245 min read

Lots of people will trip us up, making it more challenging to reach our goals, or creating obstacles which can derail us for a bit. But...

Jun 1, 20243 min read

I have a friend who is a world-class days-of-yore dweller. Let’s call her Prudence. She is funny, she is smart, and she is fixated on...