A while back, I wrote a story about becoming a web developer at 66 years old (for my nonprofit). Becoming a web developer at 66 years old (for my nonprofit) Yes, I learned Javascript, React, and Node.js to develop a progressive web app as the cornerstone of a nonprofit I was…medium.com I am a decent web developer now, and the flagship application I wrote for my nonprofit runs on AWS (https://sibsforever.org). Sibs Forever, my nonprofit company, gets $1000 of cloud credits annually…

This is the first entry in the "Redefining Fitness at 68" series. More stories will follow. — I am a fit 68-year-old woman who works out most days. My weekly workout schedule (shown below) is a constant in my life. I wake up each morning excited to begin the day with exercise. My favorite cardio is Cardio Dance, followed by Kickboxing, HIIT, and Step Aerobics. …

My Journey Through Various Insomnia Treatments and Approaches — This is a true story. Up until I was 57 years old, I slept perfectly. I was able to fall asleep anytime, anywhere. Sleep was a non-issue, and I slept as much or as little as I chose. In 2012, my husband and I decided to purchase a new bed…

There are so many benefits to having strong and flexible feet. — I am a fit and flexible 67-year-old woman. I am lucky because I've always loved exercising. As I've grown older, I've discovered that I need to work out more to maintain my current fitness level. …

What have I learned that might help others? — My sister Robin passed away on November 17, 1967. She was 14 years old, and I was two years younger. Looking back, I see my life as a dichotomy: my life before her death and my life afterward. I refer to this life afterward as my afterlife. This is an…

Who Impacted my life long ago — Robert Reich has written extensively about how one of his teachers (Alice Camp) changed the trajectory of his life. Robert Reich: How Much I Owe Alice Camp - OpEd This week marks the end of the school year for many public schools. Every year about this time, I think of Alice Camp. I…www.eurasiareview.com As school begins anew across the country, I want to share my sweet memory of being a student in Dr. …

Do I want to manage people, products and projects again? — In late 2020, I launched a non-profit company called Sibs Forever. Sibs Forever - a non-profit company. Sibs Forever is an Arizona non-profit (#23128010) and a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN…sibsforever.net My commitment and passion for this project were unleashed when my then 11-year-old grandson Hayden passed away from a fatal brain tumor in August 2020; the cancer was diagnosed just ten months earlier. His death turned his twin sister…

I'm on my third iteration of managing care for an aging parent — 1. My Mother My foray into this space began about eight years ago when my 87-year-old mother started to mentally and physically decline. Her husband of 15 years, who was her primary companion, needed help caring for her. …

I am an experienced software developer with more than 40 years of experience. I went to college and graduate school in the late ’70s, when Computer Science programs were focused primarily on theoretical and mathematical concepts. My curriculum included courses like numerical methods, algorithms and data structures, discrete math, and…