When I was middle-aged, I felt, well, middle-aged. I was hormonal, my weight fluctuated daily, my temperature fluctuated by the second. I had a wad of belly fat around my middle, I felt lethargic and lacking energy. It seemed like overnight I had lost my sparkle…

The freedom getting older brings can be exhilarating. We have worked all our lives, maybe raised a family, cared for others. We have cooked, cleaned, taxied, wiped noses, kissed scrapped knees, and hugged away tears. It has been a joy, a real pleasure…

Time is so precious and is the one thing we can’t buy. Make sure whatever spare time you have is joyful and makes you happy. For me, researching my travel adventures was almost as exciting as actually going there. In this article, I suggest 5 fun things to do at home…

I still love to sing in the bath and dance around in the kitchen (of course, when no-one is watching!). I still get excited when I think about that certain someone, and my tummy does little flips. Age is no barrier to love! I am inclined to dress…

As a woman over 60, how do you feel about wearing makeup? Does it give you a lift and you wear it everyday, and wouldn’t dream of going out the front door without it? Or perhaps you just wear it for special occasions like parties, weddings…

To some people a dog is just a dog. A cat is just a cat. To others they are their whole world. They give you a warm welcome whenever you come home, are always there for a hug, give you their undivided attention and never answer back!

Imagine if 10 years ago you knew everything you have learned since. Obviously, not the lottery numbers (if only!), but all the wisdom, knowledge, experience that you have now. Would it have helped make life easier? Might you have taken a different path?

For the majority of people, retirement brings many benefits, freedom to spend your time how you choose, taking up new hobbies, travelling, seeing friends, joining clubs. For others, the extra time may seem too much, and they become bored…

Sometimes we fall in love for fleeting moments and move on. Other times, that person has the most incredible effect on our lives and things will never be the same. I would like to share my one-who-got-away, as he completely changed my life…