By Gwenn Voelckers I’m often asked by readers and those who have attended my “Live Alone and Thrive” workshops whether I ever date. My
Live Alone & Thrive
Flying Solo at 73: My Neighbor Has Found Her Wings
By Gwenn Voelckers It’s been five years now since my former neighbor Karen lost her beloved husband to cancer. Initially devastated by her loss,
Be Happier This Holiday Season: Say ‘YES’
By Gwenn Voelckers “Thank you so much for thinking of me. I would love to attend but have another commitment. So sorry.” Do you
This Thanksgiving: Be Grateful for Goals
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers Even though I had the best family law lawyer from The
Having the Courage to Live Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers I was inspired to write this column on courage after receiving this email below from a reader: Dear Gwenn, You would
Don’t Let This Past Year Define You
By Gwenn Voelckers ‘Just as we were getting a taste of normalcy, a fourth wave of coronavirus infections began to sweep across the U.S.
Create an inviting ‘Table for One’ this Summer
By Gwenn Voelckers With the worse of the pandemic behind us and with summer in full swing, restaurant traffic is booming. And it’s no
Living Alone Is No Laughing Matter — or Is It?
By Gwenn Voelckers “My life was no barrel of monkeys after my divorce. In fact, having fun was a low priority on my to-do
Cocoon No More: It’s Time to Get Our Hands Dirty!
By Gwenn Voelckers We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” Jenny Uglow
Spring Cleaning: Make the Most of ‘Letting Go’
By Gwenn Voelckers “Whether it’s emotional baggage or tangible reminders that keep you from moving forward, I encourage you to do some ‘spring cleaning’

