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    FINDING TIME FOR CREATIVITY Women Over 50

    Dorothy Sander

    Balancing creativity with caregiving and life’s responsibilities isn’t easy, but small, intentional steps make it possible. As the youngest of five and a natural caregiver, supporting others has always been part of my…

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    ONE SMALL DECISION AT A TIME

    Dorothy Sander

    When you find yourself stuck in indecision and not enjoying your life, one small decision can change everything. It did for me, and I believe it can for you. As a young person,…

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    CHANGE IS IN THE AIR

    Dorothy Sander

    Change happens. What we do in response to it, how we handle the emotional fallout, is often more important than the event itself. Before Thanksgiving, my husband loaned his “project” car, a 1990 Jeep…

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    2014 Work in Progress Blog Tour

    Dorothy Sander

    A blog tour is a great way to see what your fellow writers are up to.  I was inducted (abducted, lassoed, hoodwinked, invoked, sideswiped, challenged, and above all honored) by my blogging friend…

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    I Honor You Robin Williams

    Dorothy Sander

    A Tribute by Dorothy Sander Creativity yearns and churns, Stretches and aches, bogged down by relentless nagging, driven by the ardent and fierce tingles of sinuous standings.   Almost unbidden, in a moment of…

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    Spaces

    Dorothy Sander

    I began to think about “spaces” this morning after reading a post by Laurie, one of my favorite bloggers. She is blessed with an abundance of courage and enthusiasm for life. She and…

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I’m Dorothy Sander – Writer, midlife survivor and quiet guide for women navigating change

I believe midlife is not a crisis, but a sacred invitation. My writing explores what it means to live with depth, authenticity, and resilience — especially when the world insists we disappear. This is a space for soulful reflections, healing, and becoming.

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  • Not Just Quotes
    Inspiration for the Ever-Evolving Woman — from Transition to Transformation.
  • Pathway to a Happier You
    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
  • Caring for Mom
    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
  • Aging Abundantly: A Little Book of Hope
    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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  • Jung’s 7 Tasks of Aging
    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
  • 14 Top Movies Featuring Older Women
    Celebrating powerful, complex women on screen — stories we can see ourselves in.
  • There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Marriage
    A real talk reflection on long relationships, imperfection, and grace.
  • Adrenal Fatigue, Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue
    Naming what wears us down — and how to begin restoring what’s been lost.
  • Listen to the Silence
    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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