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What if you run out of time before you run out of excuses?

I have a three page feature in this month's Woman and Home (UK) magazine that's a follow up to one I wrote three years ago. The message is still the…

Jan 7 • Janice Horton

A Mindset of Reinvention, Freedom, and Courage.

Dear wanderful friends... in a mindset of reinvention, freedom, and courage, I feel the time is right to reintroduce myself and to say hello and welcome…

Nov 5, 2025 • Janice Horton

The Ocean's Embrace

I wrote this poem to read aloud at my darling husband's funeral. A talented friend set my recording into a specially composed piece of music. The result…

Oct 7, 2025 • Janice Horton

Over 50's Guide To Staying Safe While You Travel

Whether you’re ticking off your travel bucket list in retirement or simply enjoying the freedom to explore, travelling should be about adventure and not…

Sep 19, 2025 • Janice Horton

Travel Planning: Staying Connected

Over 50's Guide to staying connected while you travel!

Aug 29, 2025 • Janice Horton

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