What to Expect. How to Connect

Welcome to the ASL Open Journal - an inevitable adaptation to our changing worlds.

Just yesterday, we had a traditional website ready to launch. At 3am, reality hit. By 7am, we'd canceled the launch. Fifteen minutes later, this Open Journal was born.

We've kept much of our previous content (posts dated Aug 5, 2025 and earlier) plus our starter Playbooks. Fair warning - we have three nicknames: ASL, ASL Journal, and the Journal.

What You'll Find

Our entries focus on lived experience with:

• Brain-first strategies for building resilience as we age

• Becoming more adaptable to circumstances beyond our control - with grace and optimism

• Finding joy in daily life, no matter the challenges

  
  

Expect:

• Our experiences - the good and not-so-good

• What we're learning - tried, trying, might try

• Occasional epiphanies - now what?

• Opinions - can't escape those

• Questions - still seeking answers

Key Themes:

• Let technology serve us, not manipulate us

• Protect and nurture our brain for health and resilience

• Don't go it alone - connect with real people (we're dog people!)

How to Connect:

1. Public: Comment on posts (screened for respectful, relevant comments)

2. Private: Email connect@agesmartliving.com

3. Confidential: Book a complimentary chat through Sibel's Corner

Safe Zone Promise We welcome different perspectives but won't tolerate rude, hostile, or abusive comments or rhetoric. We reserve the right to decline unacceptable submissions.

Do let us know if you have any questions!

Wishing you the best,

Janice

PS: We'll also share links to extraordinary voices we trust - leaders in their fields who translate complex topics into actionable takeaways!