What does living an extraordinary life mean to you? World travel? Sky diving? Writing a best-selling novel? These life experiences and accomplishments are exciting. But what about all of the life in between these peak experiences? Don’t we want each day to be extraordinary?

In memory of: Sandra “Tee-San” Williams. I made your favorite tomato soup today. Just the right sweetness, a little bit of spice and chunky, just like you like it. I reached for the phone to see if you were home so I could bring you some, and it hit me again. You are not in […]

We are all busy busy busy these days. Even those of us now of retirement age seem to find ourselves with little time to spare. Some of us are still working, some are active volunteers and some have family members who need looking after…

For me, faith is the vehicle that transports me to my dream – a positive, forward-moving vibe. But did you know that faith can also be shifted in reverse? In other words, faith can be mobilized to promote fear and doubt, without you realizing it…

I am about to turn 76, so I am reflecting on the woman I will be at 96. We know that our beliefs about aging influence the quality of our lives as we age. For example, if you believe it is normal for an 80-year-old to go on an active vacation with kayaking…

Last month, I wrote an article for 60 and Me that was centered around the idea of establishing boundaries around other people for the purpose of protecting our own emotional health. I talked in the article about how I had been thrown into the role…

Do you know what the #1 obstacle is to having your dreams, desires, and goals fulfilled after 60? The stigma of shame and blame. Without being aware of how shame and blame influence your choices in life, it is common to feel perpetually stuck…

When it comes to fashion over 60, everyone seems to have an opinion. If you want to buy a $2,000 purse, there are plenty of bloggers, “experts,” and companies willing to take your money. But, the truth is, most expensive bags won’t change your life…

I’ve done a great deal of consulting work in the senior living industry, everything from skilled nursing and assisted living to independent and active aging communities. Each of these senior living products have very different environments…

A couple of years ago I realized how easily I could become an ‘invisible’ elder if I allowed that to happen. I was attending a meeting with some of my co-workers. At one point, I started to offer an opinion but was immediately interrupted…