2 weeks ago
Lies About Getting Older – Have You Heard of Them?
This is not about being superior or judgmental or “lookitme.” It is, however, about choices. This man didn’t exercise before his accident. I did. Including yoga six days a week…
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4 weeks ago
The Best Gift Ever: The Surprisingly Inexpensive, Yet Priceless Christmas Present
Jill was in the kitchen, right in the middle of making cookies. I’d been at their house for about a week, which is typical around Christmas, when I spend my annual two weeks at their home in Eastern Washington. Read More
1 month ago
The Best Christmas Gift of All: Do You Enjoy Life or You Think You’re Too Old to Even Try?
Early this morning, I got up to do my exercises and mediation before heading to the airport for my annual Christmas visit at my best friend’s family’s house in Spokane, WA. Before I put the last bits and pieces in my luggage for the long drive to the airport, I checked my inbox. Read More
1 month ago
Busting the Comfort Zone in Your 60s and Over
Some time ago, I got an email from Margaret Manning asking what I did to break out of my comfort zone. Since I received that email while here in Ethiopia, I had a good chuckle…
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2 months ago
Fit or Fat? How Would You Describe Yourself in Your Mature Years?
The tall woman standing next to me smiled. We were in the exercise section of TJ Maxx, a popular American discount store. We were surrounded by acres of colorful leggings…
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3 months ago
What Are You Doing for Your “Summer Vacation” (Which Is the Rest of Your Life)?
The day was very dusty, and as always happens in Mongolia, very windy. In a huge bowl surrounded by cliffs and mountains near Uglii, the small city where the main Eagle Festival takes place at the beginning of the Central Asian winter…
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4 months ago
What Is It Worth to Live Your One, Precious, and Magnificent Life to the Fullest at 60 and Beyond?
My dear friend Melissa sighed heavily. I could envision her face, framed by a touch of silver, her hair having finally been allowed to go all grey. It looks terrific. I’m not there yet – but getting close…
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5 months ago
Sometimes We Grow Up, Sometimes We Just Grow Old: The Other Side of High School Reunions
A few mornings ago, Margaret Manning tossed down the gauntlet, gently as ever, for all of us to consider how our last high school reunion went. That is, of course, for those of us who chose to attend…
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5 months ago
Want to Push Your Boundaries in Your Mature Years? First, Know Your Limitations
I stood, wobbling on inline skates, in the bright Colorado sunshine, balancing precariously on the asphalt of a large movie theatre. Good thing the lot was empty as I needed plenty of room…
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6 months ago
The Power of Perspective in the Life of a 60-Plus Year Old Woman
Early this morning, I woke up in Washington DC, where I’m going to be delivering a speech in the late afternoon. I’m sitting at my desk in the sweet early hours, my workout gear on, ready to head out to the first floor where I know the gym is located. Read More
