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    HOME ORGANIZATION & IMPROVEMENTS

    Dorothy Sander

    It’s no secret that the pandemic launched all manner of home organization and improvements. For us, it was the perfect opportunity to take the steps necessary to adapt to Scott’s decreased mobility. The…

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    Ready To Downsize Your Home?

    Dorothy Sander

    Is it Time to Downsize Where You Live? As the maintenance and responsibilities of owning a large home becomes more difficult to manage, you may want to downsize your home. The time and…

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    AS TIME GOES BY: 3 Things to Get In Order as You Get Older

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    Getting older doesn’t necessarily mean that your quality of life has to diminish. In fact, taking the time to get a few things in order will actually help ensure your golden years are…

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    Signs That It’s Time To Downsize

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    There are many reasons why you may not want to downsize your property. Perhaps you’ve spent a considerable amount of time in your home are and it’s full of memories. Or, the idea…

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    DECK GARDENING – HOW TO GARDEN USING LESS TIME & ENERGY

    Dorothy Sander

    I haven’t always enjoyed deck gardening. It took ten years for me to adjust to gardening in the south, and I still forget how fast things grow! The New York gardening season, where…

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    Simplifying and Downsizing May Just Be Contagious!

    Dorothy Sander

    The day before my youngest son got married, his older brother announced that he and his family were moving  back to NC. He’d got a new job. We were thrilled. I missed having…

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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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    Inspiration for the Ever-Evolving Woman — from Transition to Transformation.
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    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
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    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.
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    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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