I was the first person in my family to attend college. Like many boomer women, I did not follow a traditional path. I chose to not marry right out of high school and, instead, decided to travel and pursue a university degree. Read More

I feel kind of strange writing this post, because, for the first time in my life, I don’t have a pet. For decades, my family was filled with cats, dogs, mice and an ecosystem’s worth of more exotic animals. Now that I live by myself and have started prioritizing travel, I don’t have any pets. That said, I know how much joy animals can bring to our lives. If I wasn’t so busy, I would definitely bring another furry friend into my life! Let’s talk about the special creatures in our lives. Please tell us what your dogs or cats means to you. 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

Knowing that your knitting hobby could bring happiness to someone else is motivating. Do you know who can benefit from your stitching work? Join us today in a discussion with professional knitter, Nancy Queen, who shares some ideas for charity knitting. Enjoy the show! Read More

Women our age are natural gift-givers. We love seeing the looks of delight on the faces of our loved ones when they receive a well thought our present. The only problem is that we don’t always have the financial resources to match our generosity. So, today, I wanted to share a few tips for choosing meaningful gifts that won’t break the bank. And, as always, I’d love to hear your advice on this topic too! 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

One of the greatest struggles – and opportunities – that we face as we get a little older is the search for meaning. Today, I would like to share an article by one of our guest writers on this topic and talk about a few of the ways that I find meaning in my life. Then, I would love to hear what makes you feel special, relevant and important. 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

The women in our community love Sam Elliott for many reasons. Some of us appreciate how he makes us feel. Others love his unique voice, which has appeared in movies ranging from iconic Westerns to light-hearted cartoons. Still others simply think that he’s a great actor. I’m a fan for all these reasons and more! Read More

Like many of you, I am always on the lookout for good books. Sometimes, I’m on a mission to improve my skills, particularly when it comes to business and finance. Other times, I simply want to find a wonderful story that will take me away from our crazy world for a few precious hours. This week, if you can believe it, I’m actually reading a science fiction book. I’m not usually into science fiction, but, my 37-year-old son loved it so much that I decided to give it a try. But, enough about me! Let’s talk about you! Today, I would love to find out what you are reading. Let’s share some ideas. Speaking of which, after today’s discussion, I highly encourage you to check out the following reading list, compiled by the women in our community. 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

Many women, myself included, are worriers. For our entire lives, we worry about the people close to us – our children, friends, spouse and parents.

Then, as we reach our 60s and 70s, our worries seem to multiply. All of a sudden, we start to worry about how we are going to live on a pension. Many of us become concerned about our health. Then, there are less tangible worries, such as how we are going to find meaning in our lives after 60. Read More

One of the most common questions that I receive from the community is when Ariane and I are going to do a makeup for older women video for women of color. Well, the wait is over! Today, Ariane will share her makeup tips for women of all skin tones. Read More

Not many people know this, but, I keep several journals by my bed. My favorite is a gratitude journal, in which I write down all of the things that I am grateful for. Today, I would like to talk about how keeping a journal can help you to find happiness in life after 60. I will also explain what a “life review” is and why you might want to do one. 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