By Gwenn Voelckers Merriam-Webster defines contentment as “the state of being happy and satisfied.” This dictionary definition sounds like a nice way to feel,
Live Alone & Thrive
Resolve To Enjoy Valentine’s Day
By Gwenn Voelckers February (and that perennial “day of love”) is just around the corner, so why not beat Cupid to the punch? Add
Make the Most of This New Year by ‘Letting Go’
By Gwenn Voelckers Are you convinced you’ll never be good at relationships? Or, do you regret the way you behaved in your marriage? Still
Asking for Help: It Brings Blessings, Not Burdens
By Gwenn Voelckers Help with hanging holiday lights. A ride to the doctor’s office. Help with moving a heavy piece of furniture. An emergency
Alone on Thanksgiving? We’re in This Together
By Gwenn Voelckers For the first time in 64 years, I will be celebrating Thanksgiving alone. My parents have passed on and my sister
October Can Be a Perfect Time to Change It Up!
By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is my favorite time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy fire,
Don’t just survive on your own … THRIVE!
Here are six success strategies for living alone and finding contentment By Gwenn Voelckers Do you live alone? If so, here’s a follow-up question
‘Tis the Travel Season: Be it Near or Far — Go It Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers It’s that time of year — the travel season — and I’m already contemplating an August adventure with just “me, myself
Living Alone Can Be Simply Beautiful!
By Gwenn Voelckers One of the beauties (and benefits) of getting older is that I’ve gained enough self-knowledge and confidence to figure out what
What My Garden Has Taught Me
By Gwenn Voelckers Gardening season has finally arrived, as witnessed by the abundance of daffodils, forsythia and gorgeous flowering trees. June is the perfect

