What’s New in Your World? August 25, 2018
Hi everyone! Here are the biggest news stories for August 25, 2018 along with a few of my own thoughts. I also have a fascinating question to ask all of you about how you deal with stress. I hope that you will join the discussion! Read More
Michelle Yeoh Delivers a Crazy Powerful Performance in the New Film, Crazy Rich Asians
Over the past 30 years, Michelle Yeoh, 56, has carved out a special space for herself among the Hollywood elite – a female action star recognized not only for her good looks, but for her impressive martial arts skills and compelling portrayal of complex characters on the big screen. Read More
A Modest Life: Jimmy Carter Proves That He Really is Just a Good ‘Ol Southern Boy
Fulfilling the role of President of the United States of America is no small feat.
And while being elected into such a prestigious position requires an immense amount of dedication, commitment, and hard work, it also has its perks (jet setting on Air Force One, personal chefs, a team of Secret Service agents – just to name a few). Read More
Happy 60th Birthday Madonna – We’re Crazy for You!
Everyone knows that Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
However, these words hardly describe the enormous impact she has had on music, fashion and culture. Even now, on her 60th birthday on August 16, she is challenging aging stereotypes and telling older women that they do not have to be invisible. Read More
How Technology Can Help You Expand Your Friendships After 50
Seems like, with every year, we find ourselves regarding our women friends as ever more precious. We’ve learned that our husbands or partners cannot satisfy every need we have for sharing and companionship, but that’s OK because we have friends who share the interests that our partners don’t. Read More
How Taking Part in a Track Competition Is a Metaphor for Life After 60
As a distance runner, the track world was a mystery to me. A recent experience, my first track meet competition, was daunting and something I approached with apprehension. Read More
What’s New in Your World? August 12, 2018
Hi everyone! Here are the biggest news stories for August 12, 2018 along with a few of my own thoughts. I also have a fascinating question to ask all of you. I hope that you will join the discussion! Read More
Women Over 60 Have the Power to Help Create a New Narrative About Aging… Here’s How
When I was young, one of my mother’s favorite television programs was I Love Lucy. In this sitcom, actress Lucille Ball played the role of a scheming housewife who often used tears to soften her husband when he confronted her ‘childish’ behaviors. Not surprisingly, my own mother behaved in similar ways. Read More
Really? Cheese-Fueled Brawl Breaks Out Between Senior Citizens at Costco
Costco is known for being a one-stop shop if you’re looking to buy household or food items in bulk, not to mention a variety of other miscellaneous items that you never knew you needed (a giant life-sized Teddy bear, vacation packages, custom painted pet portraits – the list goes on and on).
And let’s not forget the free food samples that you can enjoy to help keep your energy up as you wander the never-ending aisles of this warehouse giant. Read More
This Nightclub for Seniors is Way Over the Top… and That’s Why We Love it!
Quick quiz! What activities pop into your mind when you think the words “senior citizens?” Chances are, even if you are a dynamic, well-rounded older adult yourself, activities like “bingo,” “pinochle,” “knitting” and “scrapbooking” were probably on the tip of your tongue.
Activities like “going to a rave,” “dancing the twist,” “drinking fancy cocktails” and “attending black-tie events” probably weren’t at the top of your list. To be honest, they weren’t at the top of mine either! Read More