Finding Joy By Turning My Wardrobe Into A Uniform
My sensible wardrobe is made just that much more sensible by relying on a well-honed rack of reliable uniforms, my belief being that there’s no need to split the atom each and every day. ...
Emily Gaffney
Are You Judging That Guy Too Quickly?
Make sure you don't judge those guys too quickly...you may miss out on someone great....
I Met My Husband(s) at the Gym, and You Can Too – Part 2
The right gym will yield the best opportunity for value-surfing your way to amore....
I Met My Husband(s) at the Gym and You Can Too
I met both my husbands at a gym; not concurrently, not at the same gym, and approximately 15 years apart. I know, I know... “if you were so successful, then why did you have to do it twice?”...
Losing My Bloated Belly
Adherence to these simple guidelines will likely yield naturally healthy results, but it still feels like work. ...
I’m Freezing And More Reasons Florida Is Looking Damn Good
I get it now. Why would any sane person chose to subject themselves (or their family) to subzero temperatures, power outages, ice storms, downed power lines......
How My 91 Year-Old Mother Was Scammed
Loneliness was a huge factor for participating in the scam. Mom was communicating daily with her “new friend, Amanda” in Connecticut... ...
Christmas Isn’t All That Bad
Just when I think I’m “done” with seasonal preparations, I’ll get a glimpse of an even better Christmas on Pinterest....
Sandwiched Between A Full Nest And An Empty One
One side of our sandwich holds a pit-stopping college returnee, and the other is home to my 91-year-old mother...
Talking With Your Parent Now About DNR
The questions on the new and improved DNR have highlighted our ignorance with regard to life-sustaining options for Mom. Apparently, there are degrees, or levels......
Why My Life Is On Pause
My husband and I are stuck between indecision and inactivity, holding our lives on “pause”......
Emily Gaffney
Emily Gaffney writes with humor about the peaks and pitfalls of caring for an aging parent. She’s been featured on Better After 50, Menopausal Mom, Every Family’s Got One, The Caregiver Space, Blunt Moms, Boomer Café, and as a syndicated columnist with Gatehouse Media. Find Emily at 50 Shades of Aging, and on Facebook.