Author name: Helen Tarver

Helen is a writer and advocate for living fully at every stage of life, especially after 50. With a background in wellness and personal development, she shares insights that inspire readers to embrace new opportunities, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections. As a contributor to Wise Old Owl, Helen offers practical advice on health, happiness, and making the most of every day. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her tending to her garden, exploring new destinations, or curled up with a great book. She firmly believes it’s never too late to grow, explore, and thrive.

14 Popular School Subjects That Barely Exist Anymore

1. Cursive Writing Remember the thrill of getting your first fountain pen and practicing loops and swirls on lined paper? Cursive writing was once a rite of passage in elementary school, complete with worksheets that had arrows showing exactly how […]

14 TV Plot Holes So Big We Can’t Believe They Aired

1. How Did Ross Forget He Was Still Married on Friends? Let’s start with one of the biggest head-scratchers on Friends. Ross, who we all know is super neurotic and obsessed with rules, somehow forgets he’s still married to Rachel?

14 Times Sitcom Writers Clearly Forgot Their Own Backstories

1. Friends Forgot Ross’s Birthday (Twice) In Friends, Ross is pretty particular, so you’d think his birthday would be something everyone remembered—including the writers. But in different episodes, he claims his birthday is in December, then later says it’s October,

13 Sitcom “Vacations” That Made No Sense Geographically

1. Friends – London Is Apparently Just Down the Street When the Friends gang heads to London for Ross’s wedding, it all feels strangely…easy. They hop across the pond like it’s a quick weekend getaway, and somehow, nearly the entire

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