Live Alone & Thrive

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

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

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’

By Gwenn Voelckers April showers bring May flowers and so much more. In addition to warmer weather, new growth and budding possibilities, April is

By Gwenn Voelckers Chances are you’ve heard the expression: Fear of missing out — or FOMO. It refers to the anxiety that occurs when

By Gwenn Voelckers Who doesn’t remember one of the most romantic lines ever spoken in a movie: “You had me at hello” from the 1996

Put Out the Welcome Mat … For Yourself By Gwenn Voelckers Having a “home sweet home” has taken on a whole new meaning and

By Gwenn Voelckers This column is for all of you who have friends or family members who live alone. In December, most folks look

By Gwenn Voelckers If you are a regular reader of my column, you know that I usually fill my Thanksgiving column with tips and

By Gwenn Voelckers Happy October, dear readers! I love this time of year with all its fabulous autumn colors, cooler weather and cozy fall