Rebuilding Together: How to Help the Seniors in Your Community... and Meet us in St. Louis

There is strength in numbers, so by banding together we can accomplish much more than as separate individuals.

Together our team of volunteers completely repainted the home of a retired nurse in need - in one day!

We weren't the youngest chicks in the coop - but we were enthusiastic, and relentless.... CONTINUE READING >>  

And... 

Hey St. Louis - we're headed your way!
 Meet us at the fab Subterranean Books on July 9th!
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Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All (find out more) Available from Skyhorse Publishing! Order Now - Wherever Books Are Sold! Also available as an audiobook from Audible.com

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How to Save Money on Travel... and the fastest train in the world!

Turning fifty sucks, but there is a silver lining!

Not gonna lie, turning fifty was not our favorite thing in the world. Not even close.

Your GypsyNesters heroically sift through all the fabulous travel savings you receive -- just by being "of a certain age" -- so you have it at your fingertips.

And for your bookmarking pleasure... CONTINUE READING >>

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Riding the Fastest Train in the World

Ever think it might be fun to levitate?

That's just fantasy stuff, right? The kind of thing we only see in movies, or magic shows. Not true.

 There is a place where floating in midair, and doing it at 200 miles per hour, is not only possible, it happens every day... CONTINUE READING >>

We're Blown Away. Simply. Blown. Away.

The uber-talented Sundance veteran Anne Flournoy of The Louise Log fame produced this hysterical 50-second short on her experience of reading Going Gypsy! See Anne's full post on Going Gypsy here or leave a comment here >>

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What I Learned at My First Women's Retreat... and Dealing with Altitude in Peru

The odd, nomadic lifestyle that I live (and love) is not especially conducive to making intimate, long-term connections. Something that I miss, and am sorely out of practice in pursuing.

But I wasn't sure that a women's retreat was right for me.

The lessons that I learned were completely unexpected... CONTINUE READING >>

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How to (and How Not to) Deal with the Altitude in Peru

I'm a sea-level gal. I don't do well with high altitude.

 At about 5,000 feet above sea level I get sleepy, at 6,000 loopy and at 7,000 I'm out cold - like I'm in a coma.

 So when I found out that our trip to Peru would mean being above 11,000 feet, I panicked. We were going to some real bucket list-worthy... CONTINUE READING >>

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Helping Your Aging Parents Move... and a Glorious Stop in Alghero, Sardinia

Helping your folks downsize and move as they get on in years can be a daunting task.

 The emotions of leaving a place that has been home for many years -- along with that elephant in the room, aging -- are heavy burdens.
We have recently assisted with three moves with varying degrees of success, and have... CONTINUE READING >>


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A Glorious Stop in Alghero, Sardinia

It is always a striking experience to venture inside the walls of an historic Italian city but even more so in Alghero.

The mix of cultures over the centuries has left a truly unique place. We could hardly wait to explore... CONTINUE READING >>

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Sometimes a Girl’s Gotta Get Away... and the creepiest church EVER

Don’t get me wrong – I love being with David. 

We’re pretty much together 24/7 and it’s seldom a problem with us.

We work hard on keeping our relationship fresh (to varying degrees, of course!) and continue to try new things together.

But sometimes a girl... CONTINUE READING >>

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The Macabre Human Bone Church of Sedlec, Czech RepublicInside the walls of this seemingly peaceful little church is a gallery so ghastly, it must be seen to be believed.

 We had heard stories about this place, but words -- nor pictures -- can begin to explain what it was like walking through the doors. ... CONTINUE READING >> 


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Must-see Movie: Cyber-Seniors

Walking into the theater at the Movies for Grownups Film Festival, I expected Cyber-Seniors to be a dry, informative info-nugget on how the Internet could enhance the lives of the older set. I couldn't have been more wrong.

Honestly, I've never been to a theater where the crowd was howling with this level of laughter.... CONTINUE READING >>

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Our America's Founding Cities by Train live-blog continues through Boston, Washington, DC and Philadelphia - join us!... CONTINUE READING >>
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How We Stay in Touch With Loved Ones While Traveling

We're often asked how we stay in touch with our adult kids as we travel.

Honestly, in the days before cell phones and the internet, we're not sure how anyone would have been able to stay connected while pursuing the lifestyle we have chosen.

Mostly because our phone conversations with family and friends almost always begin with the question... CONTINUE READING >>

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How Can I Possibly Be Old Enough for AARP?

It's an American coming-of-a-certain-age rite of passage. You turn fifty and you join AARP, right?

For me, it was easy - I'm married to a man five years older than me. The blow of my aging milestones are always softened because David paves the way for me - he shoots through them kicking and screaming so I can glide into them gracefully knowing that it's not the end of the world (until I look in the mirror and realize that I don't quite match up to the image I have of myself in my mind!).

Riding on David's coattails, I've been... CONTINUE READING > >

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Boomerang Brats

The author of "The Benefits Of Being A Boomerang Kid" lists three reasons that full grown adults should continue to force their parents to support them and, consequently, avoid contributing to the economy and society at large.

On the top of his list, spending Mom and Pop's money instead of his own.

"Saving Up- With no rent or utilities, you can build up your nest egg as long as you're disciplined."

Gee that's right Kid, no worries. Has it occurred to you that while you're "building up your nest egg" that you're depleting your parents'... CONTINUE READING >> 

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What Do the Experts Say About Boomerang Kids? It's NOT what you think

Full-grown, twenty-something college graduates are returning home to have their parents continue supporting them due to "immaturity" or because "they just prefer the comforts of home?" And the expert's take is that there is nothing wrong with that picture?

Jaw, meet floor. Maybe there was some mistake. Maybe the expert, wasn't clear on her meaning. We should give her the benefit of the doubt and look at the answers she and her fellow expert gave to some other pertinent questions. After all, they are on the staff at... CONTINUE READING >> 

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The Yin and Yang of Parasite "Kids"

Mine! Mine! Mine!

David explores two UNBELIEVABLE stories of greed and selfishness!

Is there a special place in hell for offspring who steal from their elderly parents? Should offspring be required to take care of elderly parents no matter the circumstances? What steps can be taken to ensure that our families don't end up like this?... CONTINUE READING >> 

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If It Can Kill Me, It MUST Be Good

I like to flip through the channels when watching the evening news. The other night while practicing my thumb aerobics, I noticed that the exact same commercial was on two of the networks at the exact same time. That surprised me a bit.

What didn't shock me was that it was an ad for a prescription drug.

 So I decided to start paying attention. It seemed that at least half of the advertisements were for pharmaceuticals.

 I also noticed that I must have at least half a dozen things seriously wrong with me and should be... CONTINUE READING >>


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"Delayed-Launch Period?" Really?

Uh. I can't let this one go by. The Wall Street Journal has published an article entitled "Benefits of a Late Launch," discussing a new book, "Not Quite Adults."

I haven't read the book and it's going to take some time before I gather the fortitude to do so, as the subtitle is enough to make me cringe: "WHY 20-SOMETHINGS ARE CHOOSING A SLOWER PATH TO ADULTHOOD, AND WHY IT'S GOOD FOR EVERYONE." I want to be clear that I am responding to the Journal article, not the book.

To be fair, before I go off on my own rant, I will cite the benefits as the Journal lays them out... CONTINUE READING >>

The Yin and Yang of Parasite "Kids"

Mine! Mine! Mine!

David explores two UNBELIEVABLE stories of greed and selfishness! Is there a special place in hell for offspring who steal from their elderly parents? Should offspring be required to take care of elderly parents no matter the circumstances? What steps can be taken to ensure that our families don't end up like this?

... CONTINUE READING >>

If It Can Kill Me, It MUST Be Good

I like to flip through the channels while watching the evening news. The other night while practicing my thumbaerobics, I noticed that the exact same commercial was on two of the networks at the exact same time. That surprised me a bit. What didn't shock me was that it was an ad for a prescription drug.

I decided to start paying attention. I observed that half of the advertisements on the news are for pharmaceuticals. I also learned that I must have at least half a dozen things seriously wrong with me... CONTINUE READING >>

"Delayed-Launch Period?" Really?

Uh. I can't let this one go by. The Wall Street Journal has published an article entitled "Benefits of a Late Launch," discussing a new book, "Not Quite Adults."

I haven't read the book and it's going to take some time before I gather the fortitude to do so, as the subtitle is enough to make me cringe: "WHY 20-SOMETHINGS ARE CHOOSING A SLOWER PATH TO ADULTHOOD, AND WHY IT'S GOOD FOR EVERYONE." I want to be clear that I am responding to the Journal article, not the book.

To be fair, before I go off on my own rant, I will cite the benefits as the Journal lays them out... CONTINUE READING >>

If It Can Kill Me, It Must Be Good

I like to flip through the channels while watching the evening news. The other night while practicing my thumbaerobics, I noticed that the exact same commercial was on two of the networks at the exact same time. That surprised me a bit. What didn't shock me was that it was an ad for a prescription drug.

I decided to start paying attention. I observed that half of the advertisements on the news are for pharmaceuticals. I also learned that I must have at least half a dozen things seriously wrong with me... read more

No Bald Eagles

he opportunity to see The Eagles fell into our laps the other day. Veronica, a huge fan who had never seen them live, was chomping at the bit. I, however, was skeptical. Having seen The Eagles in their heyday, during the 1976 Hotel California tour, I didn’t want to spoil that memory.

Sure, the stranger on the ferry... read more