About Us

We’re LaVonne and Claudia—two longtime friends, both women in our 70’s, living on fixed incomes and riding the wild waves of American life these days—and they are wild.

We’re not experts or influencers. We’re just real people, wide awake in uncertain times, learning as we go.

Why are we here?

Because the world keeps throwing curveballs, and we’d rather face them together. We created The New Whole Earth as a place to share our stories, questions, experiments, and discoveries—honest, unpolished, and straight from the heart.

What will you find here?

• Glimpses of daily life: the good, the hard, and the unexpectedly beautiful

• Notes on what helps—how we cope, adapt, and find joy

• Bits and pieces we pick up along the way—resources, articles, tools, and tips we actually use

• Musings on aging, resilience, community—finding meaning in a noisy world

The New Whole Earth is for you if:

You’ve ever wondered, “How do I keep going when everything keeps changing?”

You live on a fixed income, are adjusting to new realities, or looking for a little comfort and camaraderie.

You’re tired of perfect answers and hungry for honest conversation.

What do we believe?

That telling the truth matters.

That asking questions is wiser than pretending to know it all.

That small joys and shared stories can make tough times a little lighter.

That community is created, one honest connection at a time.

Pull up a chair.

Read along, comment, or just listen in. We’re glad you’re here.

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