The Queen Shakes Up London Fashion Week with Surprise Visit (Pictures)
No matter where you are in the world, chances are that your life has been heavily influenced by British culture and design. As a teenager, living in the U.S., I remember being completely in love with the Beatles. I didn’t wash my hands for a week after shaking Paul McCartney’s hand after a concert, but, that’s another story. Read More
Want to Travel Independently, While Still Making Friends? These Group Experiences Rock!
Yesterday, I had a conversation with a new friend who, at the age of 70, has found herself single again. She is now terrified that she won’t have the courage to do the things that she wanted to do while she was attached… most importantly, travel! Read More
Alone on Valentine’s Day? This Year, Be Your Own Valentine
Remember those days when, as a child, you gave little heart-shaped Valentines and then waited and hoped you’d get some yourself? Read More
Remembering 1968 – One of the Most Turbulent Years in Boomer History
In America, 1968 was a turbulent year. There were two assassinations, anti-war demonstrators in the street, students taking over college campuses, cities torched and burning, and an increasingly unpopular war in Southeast Asia that was claiming lives daily. Read More
Elton John Announces Retirement from Touring… for the Best of Reasons
Well, there’s no way around it – if you love music, like so many women in our community do, this has been a tough week! Read More
Neil Diamond Makes Heartbreaking Announcement and Retires From Touring
Neil Diamond fans woke up to tragic news this morning. A few hours ago, the singer/song-writer, who is an absolute treasure to our generation, announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. As a result, he will no longer be doing any touring, although he will continue to write and take part in other projects, where possible. Read More
Take an Electric Slide Down Memory Lane: How Many 1970s Dances Do You Remember? (Vintage Videos)
I love to dance… and have the embarrassing pictures to prove it! So, today, I’d like to share a few videos of my favorite 1970s dances. Let’s take an electric slide down memory lane together! Read More
Want to Stay Healthy After 60? You’ve Got to Move it, Move it!
Now that you’re over 60, are you feeling stiff in the joints, have trouble bending over or have slowed down significantly? Do you spend hours sitting in a chair writing, watching TV or sitting on the couch? Read More
Eric Clapton Won’t Let Hearing Loss Slow Him Down, Promotes New Documentary
There is something profoundly tragic about someone who has dedicated his entire life to making the world better through his music losing his hearing. But, this is exactly what is happening in the case of Eric Clapton. Read More
Alexa, Are You Listening? Digital Home Personal Assistants That Can Make Your Life Easier
Speakers with voice-controlled assistants – like Alexa and Google Home are all the rage. Sales numbers for the Echo family and the Google Home devices are not released by Amazon or Google. Read More