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

Does life imitate art? Or, is it the other way around? Well, according to a new study, when it comes to negative aging stereotypes in movies, both perspectives could be true!

Let’s start with the facts. According to a recent study by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, ageism may not just be insulting, it may also be downright unhealthy. Read More

Have you ever noticed that everyone seems to have marriage advice for newlyweds, even if they haven’t had a successful marriage themselves? Read More

You don’t reach your 60s without learning how to take a few chances. So, today, I’d like to share a feel good story about 6 things that each of us can do to live more courageous lives. Join us as we discuss this story plus Britain’s new border wall in France, a new iPhone from Apple, a new lightning-fast Internet system in India, the opening of the Paralympic Games in Rio, a protest in North Dakota over Native American cultural sites and much more. Come join us for a cup of tea 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

How do you know when to sleep? It’s a ridiculous question, right? Doesn’t everyone fall asleep when it’s nighttime? In reality, it’s not that simple. If it was, so many of us older adults wouldn’t wake up at 4:00 in the morning, even though sun is still on the other side of the world. Read More

I always thought that owning a retirement property in a warm country would be paradise. So, when my son invited me to visit him in Brazil, several years ago, I was tempted to stay for longer than just a few weeks. Out of curiosity, I tracked down a local real estate agent and set out to find out what the local market was like. Read More

When a friend or coworker is facing retirement, it can be difficult to know what to say to them.

On the one hand, you know that they are embarking on a new adventure. On the other hand, you have probably heard that retirement is not always what it is cracked up to be. Read More

For the next few days, our sisters in the U.S. and Canada will be celebrating the Labor Day weekend. If you live in one of these countries, I hope that you have a fabulous time with friends and family, enjoying the great outdoors and eating tasty food! Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on Tropical Storm Hermine, a warning about the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, a bombing in the Philippines’s and the truth about ageism in the workplace. Come join us for a cup of tea 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

A few years ago, I was walking in the park with my granddaughter, when she spotted an ice-cream shop, just a short distance away. Her eyes sparkled and her mouth worked itself into a cheeky smile as she prepared to convince me why we should pay the shop a visit. Read More

What is your favorite film of all time? It’s a more difficult question than it sounds… at least it is for me! This morning, I want to take a trip down memory lane and discuss the top 100 films of the 21^st century, according to 177 film critics from around the world. Is your favorite on the list? Or, do you prefer one from the previous century? Join us as we discuss this story, the grieving process in Italy, my crazy yoga journey, a Zika warning in the U.S., the latest on the situation in Syria 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