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Why Simplicity in Your Art and Life Matters After 60

By Malcolm Dewey January 30, 2018

Do you find yourself caught up in to-do lists that never end? Do you see problems all the time? Stress over little details and find drama in every situation? Read More

Alexa, Are You Listening? Digital Home Personal Assistants That Can Make Your Life Easier

By Judi Jacobs January 20, 2018

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

Who’s in Your Posse? How to Bring Positive Friendships into Your Life After 50

By Debbie Hensleigh January 17, 2018

Posse: a group of people who have a common characteristic, occupation or purpose.

Post holidays is a good time to reassess who you spend your time with. Think about it as you look back at the past six weeks. Read More

Have You Always Wanted to Write a Book? Here’s How to Get Started!

By Ann Richardson January 16, 2018

Do you feel you have a book in you? Have you been secretly harbouring the dream of writing it down one day? Read More

Practical House Sitting Tips from a Female Road Warrior

By Sixty and Me January 06, 2018

We all know what babysitting is. Been there, done that. House sitting, though – what is it? Join us in discussion with Penelope Whiteley who knows all about this new trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Enjoy the show! Read More

6 Ways to Stay Positive This Winter

By Margaret Manning January 06, 2018

In many ways, this is a wonderful time of the year. After all, winter is a time for good books and warm fires, great conversations and new experiences. At the same time, when the weather turns cold and the sun refuses to shine, many of us find ourselves feeling low-energy… or even a little sad. If this sounds like you, you’ll love today’s video. In it, I offer 6 ways to stay positive this winter. 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

Downsizing Can Be Fun! Lessons from Joyful Decluttering

By Michele Meier Vosberg January 05, 2018

Do you live in a beautiful clutter-free space? Many of us aspire to live in a stress-free, orderly home. We seriously undertake an occasional decluttering marathon. Read More

Relieve Travel Stress with This Technology Checklist

By Judi Jacobs December 07, 2017

We take vacations to relax, get away from our everyday stress and reconnect with friends and loved ones. But sometimes the planning and prep for a vacation can feel like more work than it’s worth. Read More

Finding a Job After 60: 5 Tools That Can Help You Craft Your Personal Elevator Pitch

By Delia Lloyd December 01, 2017

Ah, the elevator pitch. That magically concise statement of your background, experience and ambition, all neatly trimmed down to 30 seconds, which can, rendered persuasively, land you your next job. Read More

Reinvention After 60: My Experience with the Butterfly Theory of Personal Development

By Delia Lloyd October 26, 2017

Not long ago I got an email from a reader of my blog, RealDelia. She shared a poem that she’d seen posted elsewhere on the Internet which used the metaphor of the butterfly’s chrysalis to describe those periods when we need to go inside ourselves to grow…

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