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Thirty over Fifty

Creativity is Key for Healthy Aging: Here’s How to Get Started

Uncover the lifelong benefits of creativity, from enhancing mental agility to enriching social connections, and learn simple ways to start.

5 min read2 days ago

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Woman in a pottery class

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James F Hickey

A Walk in the Steps of Portugal’s Knights Templar

An American ex-pat discovers a rich cultural and artistic history in Tomar, Portugal — his new hometown.

6 min readFeb 20, 2024

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A Walk in the Steps of Portugal’s Knights Templar

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James F Hickey
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Thirty over Fifty

How to Make Friends Post-50

Discover five effective strategies to forge lasting friendships post-50, combat loneliness, and embrace a socially enriched life

6 min readFeb 2, 2024

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Men Drinking Wine Together

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James F Hickey
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Thirty over Fifty

The Philosophy of Billie Eilish

How to navigate an existential crisis through the wisdom of a 22-year-old pop star

7 min readJan 11, 2024

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An AI photo-realistic rendering of Billie Eilish as seen from behind, looking at the horizon.

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James F Hickey
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The Narrative Arc

Tortillas, Trauma, and the Ties That Bind

A culinary voyage through heritage, healing, and the heart of my grandmother’s kitchen

9 min readDec 30, 2023

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a bowl of fresh flour tortillas, with a rolling pin at the left.

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James F Hickey
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Thirty over Fifty

How to Reduce Stress and Live a More Joyful Life

Discover five strategies for transforming your golden years into a time of peace, purpose, and pleasure

5 min readDec 30, 2023

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Closeup of a stress-free, happy mature woman with grey hair.

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James F Hickey
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Neurodivergent

How to Find Your Life Purpose When You Have ADHD

Discover 5 ways to embrace the power of your dynamic mind to uncover your true calling

5 min readDec 29, 2023

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How to Find Your Life Purpose When You Have ADHD

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James F Hickey
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Prism & Pen

The Time I Took Gloria Swanson’s Sixth Husband to a Gay Bathhouse

A story of intergenerational bonding featuring Billie Holiday, Norma Desmond, and William Dufty VI

8 min readDec 29, 2023

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Three gay men sitting in a hot tub in a gay bath house. The first is in his eighties, the second in his forties, and the third in his twenties.

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James F Hickey
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This Unexplained Life

The Dead Guy in the Living Room

A tale of whispered secrets and a restless spirit

7 min readDec 26, 2023

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The Dead Guy in the Living Room

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James F Hickey
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Thirty over Fifty

How Owning a Dog Can Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

From walks to wags, discover how our canine friends contribute to cognitive longevity and a happier, healthier old age

4 min readDec 22, 2023

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How Owning a Dog Can Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

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James F Hickey

James F Hickey

Queer writer, creative director, and American expat living in Portugal. Writing wellness, happiness, life lessons, and creative non-fiction. JamesFHickey.com

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