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After working with women on transitioning to an empty nest, people wanted more, so I've started a column on Substack about finding hope, wisdom, and more joy while navigating the fascinating landscape of the second half of life. Here's my latest:

It is amazing how much work impacts the way we eat and socialize. 🍝 In Italy, Sunday lunch has changed because Italy has changed — in some ways for the better, in other ways for the busier. Many, many more Italian women work outside the home than in the past — the number grew last year to more than half of Italian women, an all-time high — and that means many two-career couples without the time or energy to assemble a weekly banquet. 👩 The size of Italian families has also shrunk significantly over the past half-century, to the point where the average Italian household is now under 2.3 people, and that means fewer relatives to assemble for a weekly catch-up. 🇮🇹 And while Italy was once a country that shut down almost completely on Sundays — good luck finding an open hardware store, even an open pharmacy — that’s less true now. There are merchants who need to show up for their jobs and can’t linger for hours over a midday meal. Food, work and family. Don’t read this on an empty stomach via Frank Bruni.

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Today we talk about the complexities of social etiquette when dining out in large groups, focusing on the dilemmas of splitting the bill. We share personal experiences and perspectives, including stories of friends who handled bill-splitting poorly and those who did it generously. We discuss scenarios like arriving late to a meal, avoiding alcohol, and ordering shared appetizers, offering practical advice and highlighting the importance of clear communication and fairness. With humor and practical insights, this episode aims to guide listeners through the potentially awkward aspect of communal dining expenses. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion 00:40 Target Audience Humor 01:48 Five Seconds of Silence 02:10 Dining Etiquette: Splitting the Check 03:08 Personal Experiences with Splitting Bills 07:42 Scenarios and Solutions 11:09 Generosity and Social Etiquette 14:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Dining out with a big group? Learn the social etiquette of splitting the check smarticlepodcast@gmail.com #aplittingthecheck #groupdinners #socialetiquette #dinnerout #dinngerwithfriends @Smarticleshow  @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Smarticle Podcast  https://lnkd.in/g99ivCNp

When a care home goes above and beyond to host an event for its own care community, it's truly something worth learning about!🌟 Sharing this story builds strong community links, but it also showcases the transparency and high standard of care within the home. Read here about how this care home is creating a vibrant care home community. #CareHome #transparency #QualityCare #CommunityNews

When a care home goes above and beyond to host an event for its own care community, it's truly something worth learning about!🌟 Sharing this story builds strong community links, but it also showcases the transparency and high standard of care within the home. Read here about how this care home is creating a vibrant care home community. #CareHome #transparency #QualityCare #CommunityNews

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