Live Alone & Thrive

By Gwenn Voelckers This column is for all of you who have friends or family members who live alone. While the holidays can be

By Gwenn Voelckers As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded to slow down and set aside time to remember, reflect and be thankful. To be

By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is my favorite time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy fire,

By Gwenn Voelckers This September marks the 14th anniversary of my solo trip to Paris to celebrate turning 50. It also marks the anniversary

By Gwenn Voelckers It’s a warm August Friday night, and the weekend is stretching out in front of you — a big, empty void

By Gwenn Voelckers Question from a reader: I’ve been divorced for about a year now, and struggle with loneliness. I miss the friends we

By Gwenn Voelckers The anticipation of warm summer evenings. New growth. Budding possibilities. What better time to seize the moment and make vital changes

Forging a New Life on Your Own By Gwenn Voelckers For some women, living alone in mid-to-later life is a welcome change, especially if

By Gwenn Voelckers It was love at first sight. At the ripe old age of 14, Ginger Howell met and was smitten by her

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,