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FINDING LOVE IN YOUR GOLDEN YEARS
IT’S NOT IMPOSSIBLE
Valentine’s Day can be tough for anyone, especially someone who has gone through a divorce, lost their spouse, or decided not to get married later in life. But love can still be in the air. Let’s get you started down the right path by clarifying two very common misconceptions! Older singles are not closed-minded. Contrary to popular belief, a survey from OurTime states that 63% of middle-aged individuals are more confident now than they were in their 20s. Also, 25% of participants said they have a better outlook on life. You may very well be more optimistic about life as you grow older, mature, and gain life experiences. Commitment is a possibility. Casual dating may be popular, but many older individuals are still open to the idea of marriage. The OurTime survey shows that almost half of the participants want to get married. It may take them longer to commit, but that’s because they want true and meaningful connections. That being said, here are two tips to help you in your search for love. Love yourself first. During your golden years, you’ve defined who you are. By learning more about yourself, you begin to love your individuality. Plus, you’re experienced now, and you’ll have a good idea of what you want in a partner. It is never too late to join online dating sites. Online dating isn’t just a trend for youngsters, and there are plenty of dating sites for people over 50. These sites can help you meet new people wherever and whenever you want. Some of the most popular sites are SilverSingles, OurTime, Match, and eharmony. These sources are user-friendly, personality-tested, and identity-verified. Finding love in your golden years can be a challenge, but anything is possible. Enjoy the time you have and where you are in life. Whether you remain single, casually date, or decide to marry, your happiness, joy, and contentment are all that matter.
Technically, Feb. 24 is National Chili Day, but in my house, the real day for celebrating chili is Super Bowl Sunday. Years ago, my daughter, Catherine, gifted me a ladle and a cutting board for Christmas. It came with a chili recipe, and I’ve been making that chili on game day ever since! If you want to get rave reviews on the food at your Super Bowl party each year, I definitely recommend stealing our tradition. I like to serve this chili with a side of wings from Buffalo Wild Wings. It’s an awesome combination. If you like spice as much as I do, swap in hot green chiles for the mild ones. Delicious!
–Kevin Mottley
KEVIN’S FAVORITE GAME DAY CHILI
INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs ground chuck
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1 4.5-ounce can chopped green chiles, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
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2 tbsp chili powder
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 3 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 12-ounce bottle dark beer 1 14.5-ounce can beef broth 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 tsp ground cumin
1–2 tsp ground red pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp hot sauce
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook the first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well. 2. Combine the meat mixture and remaining ingredients in the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours or until thickened. Garnish, if desired.
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