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Were You Clueless Before Your 50th Birthday? A Nora Ephron Quote on Wisdom

By Margaret Manning September 03, 2018

The women in our Sixty and Me community have lived six fabulous decades. We have experienced challenges in each chapter of our lives and we have lived through some of the most dramatic times in the history of the world. Most of us have achieved great things as mothers, workers, friends, wives and members of society. Read More

Reliving the Magic of Childhood with the Wisdom of Christopher Robin

By Karen Matthews August 23, 2018

Do you remember the freedom and joy you felt as a kid? There were no schedules, financial issues or social media to worry about. Your only goal in life was to have fun. Read More

New Guidebook for Widows Offers Hope, Financial Wisdom and a Positive Path Forward

By Margaret Manning February 05, 2018

A husband’s death is one of the most difficult events that a woman will ever experience. It’s overwhelming, terrifying and, far too often, financially devastating. Read More

What Wisdom Will You Pass Down?

By Margaret Manning May 23, 2017

Over the decades, you have gathered so much wisdom. You have triumphed and made mistakes, flown and fallen. Through it all, you have become a stronger person. This morning, I woke up thinking about my own legacy. What lessons do I want to give my grandkids? How will I be remembered? How can I make the world a better place in the final decades of my life? These questions are becoming more important to me. 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 Art of Finding Wisdom and Becoming a Hero After 60

By Noelle Nelson October 03, 2016

You’d think that with increasing age would come increasing misery. After all, isn’t that what TV ads and the like would have us believe?

Depression, anxiety, fear, insecurity and not to mention the worry of cognitive decline, debilitating physical changes. We are bombarded with these gloomy messages almost daily. Read More

Is Knowing How to Grow Old the Master Work of Wisdom?

By Margaret Manning July 20, 2016

Knowing how to grow old well is a problem that few people throughout history have had to tackle. As recently as a few generations ago, living to your 60s was a privilege denied to almost everyone. Read More

Your Wisdom is a Resource! Here Are 3 Ways You Can Use it to Help Yourself and Others

By Diane Dahli February 26, 2016

“In youth we learn, in age we understand.” Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach wrote these words when she was seventy-five years old. Read More

Elder Orphans: Planning Takes Courage, Wisdom and a Village

By Carol Marak February 19, 2016

Many people fall into the elder orphan segment. In fact, research suggests that close to one-quarter of Americans 65 and older could end up with no family to care for them. This makes sense when you consider the fact that one-third of people between the ages of 45 to 63 are single. Read More

10 Tips on Changing Your Perspective on Aging and Its Impact on Dating

By Andrea McGinty May 02, 2024

Age is not just about the number of years you’ve lived or your physical appearance. It’s about your mindset and how you perceive yourself. As someone who has been assisting people in their online dating journey for almost three decades…

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Cooking for One: Why Cook at Home If It’s Only Me?

By Peg Doyle April 30, 2024

Be honest: have you asked the question above to yourself or to a friend? If you have, please go back and read the words. It’s only you? What does that say about your worthiness to be well-nourished?

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