Are you the best person that you can be? It’s a simple question, but, its consequences are far reaching. Why?

Because making a commitment to self-improvement puts us in control of our lives – and a sense of control is a cornerstone of positivity. By taking action to be the best person we can be, we assert our right to judge ourselves. At the same time, we deny the right of others to judge us. Read More

We’ve all probably been asked, at least once in our lives, to name five people, living or dead, with whom we’d like to have dinner. Read More

When I was a little girl, I loved reading books. I remember sitting under a tree for hours, letting the images from my favorite stories fill my mind. At the time, I didn’t see reading as being serious business. Like most children, I saw books as a welcome escape from my schoolwork or household chores. Little did I know that the books that I was reading would influence my life for decades to come. It is not an exaggeration to say that many of the books that I read changed my life. Read More

Many women stop using makeup after 50 because they realize no product can rewind time. But is that the real purpose of makeup? Join us in conversation with makeup artist Ariane Poole who shares her view of why makeup is important. Enjoy the show! Read More

Most boomer women have a strong work ethic and derive a great sense of identity from their work. After all, many of us started working when we were 15 and have worked for 45 years, so when work ends, there is often a huge void in our lives. This leaves many of us looking for ways to avoid loneliness in retirement. Read More

For most people, Korea is an enigmatic country.

Personally, I know very little about Korean history and culture, so the book If You Leave Me by Crystal Hana Kim intrigued me. We often learn of women who are caught in historical moments of transition and this story talks about someone living in that reality. Read More

Today, I have some useful and intriguing articles to share! First, I will share an article with a “magical happiness exercise” that will brighten your day. Then, we’ll talk about 5 ways to get in shape… just by making small adjustments to the way you do your household chores. We’ll also cover some tips for controlling your medical costs… and MUCH more! Please check out all of today’s articles below or visit sixtyandme.com to see them all! 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

On some level, we all know that cleaning out the clutter in our lives would make us happier. The problem is that we simply don’t know where to start. So, today, I would like to share an article by one of our fabulous bloggers, Rebecca Olkowski. In it, she shares 8 steps to achieving downsizing bliss. I hope that you find her suggestions useful! 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

By now, we all know that staying in shape is essential to getting more from life. But, do we really need to join a gym to get fit? Absolutely not! In fact, as today’s featured article shares, there are plenty of fun ways to stay in shape that won’t break the bank… or our backs! Check out these 9 fun exercise options and tell us how you are staying in shape in the best years of your life. 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

I have been in the communications field all my life. My first job in high school was managing a community for a country and western radio station, then I worked in bookstores for 8 years. Read More