Why I Enjoy Eating Dinner at 5 PM (And Other Retirement Perks I’m Not Embarrassed To Embrace Early)
At 53, I’ve started letting my hair go grey (read 'The Great Uncoloring'), taken up…
The Great Uncoloring: The Ups and Downs of Letting My Hair Go Grey
I remember the exact place I was when I discovered my first silver hair. It…
Being Single Does Not Mean Being Always Available – How To Avoid Becoming A Doormat
The unspoken expectation that your time, money, and energy are community property — and how…
The “Never Married” Interrogation: 10 Popular Questions Old Maids Hate
Just Some of the Common Questions We're Tired of Answering It starts in our thirties…
Women’s History Month: 10 Unforgettable “Old Maids”
Before we dive in, let's get one thing straight: these women weren't "lonely spinsters" —they…
The Captivating World of Jigsaw Puzzles: An Old Maid’s Favorite Pastime
They say "Write what you know." I probably don't know everything about jigsaw puzzles, but…
Welcome To The Old Maid Era: The Global Rise of Women Choosing Single Life
Maybe you’ve remained single into middle age on purpose or maybe it was by default.…
New Retirement Savings Options for Ages 50+ in 2025
Being over 50 isn’t all fun and fabulous, but it has its benefits, so be…
4 Scientific Findings on Why Single Women Are (gasp!) Happy
It’s no surprise to many of us Old Maids, that their findings suggest that single women are, on average, happier in singlehood than men.
Alone Vs Lonely: An Old Maid’s Guide to Holiday Emotions
The holidays are bearing down on us and, while we're expected to be merry, it…