Follow these 4 Steps to Have an Authentically Happy New Year
After a loss come sorrow, grief, anger and depression, even rage. My motto is ‘live your dreams without drama.’ Easier said than done sometimes. Read More
Using this Word Every Day will Change Your Life
What does it mean to connect with someone? These days, it seems like communication has been reduced to quick emails and even briefer Facebook posts. I can’t remember the last time I received a handwritten card or letter. Can you? Read More
Happy 62nd Birthday Tom Hanks – Thanks for Your Authenticity and Amazing Talent!
Tom Hanks is a truly legendary American actor. He is known for his many memorable movies like Apollo 13, The Green Mile, Saving Private Ryan and, of course, Sleepless in Seattle. Read More
Want to Enrich Your Life After 60? Embrace Traditions, Old and New
What traditions do you celebrate with family and friends? Traditions have an important place in our lives, and as I grow older, I value them more than ever. This month, I took part in a decades-old tradition with friends and created a new one with a family member…
Read More5 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude in Daily Life After 60
It’s that time of year again: the time when we make resolutions. A few years back, I decided that rather than set specific, time-bound goals for myself each year, I would embrace an annual concept. One year it was slow living. Another year it was authenticity.
This year my concept is gratitude. Read More
6 Life Adjustments for a Purposeful Older Age
Life recedes as we age. At first, you don’t realize it. One day you’re 40 and at the top of your game, and then 20 years have sped by. Suddenly, you wake up and it’s a young people’s world. Read More
You Must Be Present to Win: 3 Ways to Use Mindfulness to Enrich Your Life
Mindfulness is front page news. A recent TIME Magazine cover announced “The Mindful Revolution: the Science of Finding Focus in a Stressed-out, Multitasking Culture…”
Read MoreExploring the Fun Side of Senior Living – Cultural, Lifestyle and Learning Activities
The stigma of nursing homes (and senior living facilities, more generally) is gradually ebbing away. People are no longer satisfied with moving into a community that provides only the basic level of care. Read More
How Hospice Care Can Provide a More Positive End of Life Experience (Video)
It is a somber moment when someone mentions that a friend or family member has gone into hospice care. After all, hospices have a bit of a dark and dreary reputation. Read More
What Speaking on a Cruise Ship Taught Me About Being a Superlifer
I am having so much fun being a guest blogger on Sixty and Me. The strength and vibrancy of this community is amazing and I love interacting with you all. Read More