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7 years ago

How Other Countries Stay Healthy, a 3rd Heathrow Runway and a 75-Year-Old Dancer

No matter where you live in the world, it’s easy to get focused on the traditions and habits that are most familiar. As a result, we often forget that we can learn a lot from people in other countries. Today, I’d like to share a few fun ways that people around the world stay healthy. Maybe you’ll find a new idea that you can apply in your life. Join us as we discuss this story plus the approval of the 3rd runway at Heathrow in the U.K., a feel good story about a 75-year-old who dances all night, the latest from Iraq, a very sad accident at a theme park in Australia and much more. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Oh, and I also have a gift for one lucky woman today, so, stay tuned until the end. Read More

7 years ago

The Benefits of Napping, Bermuda Triangle Secret Revealed and the Jungle Closes

Are you the kind of person who loves to take a short nap in the afternoon? Take heart! You’re not being lazy. You’re using one of the best strategies for boosting your brain power. Join us as we discuss the benefits of napping, the secret of the Bermuda Triangle, the closing of the Jungle migrant camp, a stalled trade deal between the EU and Canada and the most important inventions of all time. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Oh, and I will also announce the winner of yesterday’s Gentle Yoga DVD give-a-way. Read More

7 years ago

Happiness Tips from 92-Year-Old Mrs. Jones, a Mission to Mars and Debate Drama

What are the keys to happiness at any age? 92-year-old Mrs. Jones has some amazing tips. Join us as we discuss her story plus all the drama from last night’s presidential debate, a planned mission to Mars, the ceasefire in Yemen, WikiLeaks’ Internet woes and much more. I’ll also announce the winners of yesterday’s face mask give-a-way and discuss about our most talked about article in ages. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

Practical Retirement Tips, an Attack in Iraq and a New Climate Change Agreement

As you know, I have a tendency to focus on the emotional aspects of aging. I honestly believe that staying positive and following your passions are essential to getting the most from life after 60. At the same time, I don’t want to ignore the fact that life after 60 can also present practical challenges. Specifically, one of the biggest challenges that we face as we get a little older is finding financial security. So, today, I’d like to share some creative ideas for making money after 60. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on the pending attack on Mosul in Iraq, a new climate change agreement, the latest on the U.S. presidential election and much more! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

Female Celebrities Talk About Being Alone and Hurricane Matthew Now Cat 5

As many women in the community have told me, there is a big difference between being lonely and being alone. The great majority of us single older women enjoy our independence. At the same time, there is no denying that many people our age are struggling with feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Today, I’d like to share a few words of wisdom from Susan Sarandon and others on the topic of being alone. I hope that they help us to start a fascinating conversation on this topic. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on Hurricane Matthew, which is now a category 5 storm, a quick election update, 7 ways to empower yourself after 60 and much more! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Oh, and before I forget… I have a beautiful little kitten scarf to give away today! So, please stick with the show until the end to get all of the details. Read More

7 years ago

Sixty and Me Women Featured on CNN, the Paris Climate Deal and Healthy Aging

Today, I want to tell you about a group of your Sixty and Me sisters who were just featured on CNN. I am so happy to have been able to play a small part in making this story a reality and I hope that you will check out the article today. Join me as we discuss this story plus the latest on the Paris climate deal, 2 Van Gogh paintings that were just recovered in Italy, the end of the Rosetta space mission, a question about caregiving from the Huffington Post and some tips for healthy aging. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

Remembering Arnold Palmer, Creative Senior Housing and Jeff Bridges on Aging

I hope that your day is off to a fantastic start! I just can’t tell you how much I enjoy talking with all of you every morning. Our community really is special! Join us today as we discuss the passing of Arnold Palmer, the “King of Golf,” at age 87, some creative senior housing options in France, the tightening of the U.S. election and some issues that seniors care about, the protests in Mexico and a few things that Jeff Bridges says he has learned about healthy aging. I’ll also announce the winner of the scarf that I mentioned yesterday and tell you about today’s give-a-way. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

An Earthquake in Tokyo, the World’s Happiest Countries and a Gentle Yoga DVD Giveaway

What makes the happiest countries in the world, well… happy? It’s a question that I have asked myself ever since I moved to Switzerland from the U.S. Today, I’d like to discuss the World Happiness Report, a global survey on the topic of happiness. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on the earthquake in Tokyo, the upcoming U.S. Presidential Debate, some important questions to ask yourself in your 60s, the latest on the Yahoo hack, the mall shooting in Burlington, Washington and much more. Oh, and today, I have a BIG gentle yoga DVD giveaway, just for our Mornings with Sixty and Me listeners. You won’t want to miss it! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

The Health Benefits of Knitting, Europe Struggles and 2000 Migrants Evacuated

A few days ago, I asked you about your favorite hobbies. It was so wonderful to hear about the amazing things that you are all doing! So, today, I want to go a little bit deeper on one of the group’s favorite hobbies – knitting! Join us as we discuss the health benefits of knitting, Europe’s realization that it needs to change, the arrival of the brand new iPhone 7, an explosion in Pakistan and an article about some ways to reduce stress after 60. It’s going to be a great discussion! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

Online Courses for Older Adults, Humanitarian Aid in Syria and the U.S. Election Heats Up

If there’s one thing I know about the women in our community it’s that we’re lifelong learners. Some of us love to travel. Others have an insatiable hunger for books. Still others are embracing online courses as an alternative to going back to university. If you haven’t heard about Udemy, Coursera and Craftsy, you’re in for a treat. Join us as we discuss this story plus the arrival of humanitarian aid in Syria, a few words about U.S. election, an EU meeting without the UK, the approval of the Hinkley Nuclear Plant in England, President Obama’s decision to let 30% more refugees into the U.S. and much more. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat! And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More