Top 10 Walking Tours in the USA for Women Over 50
Walking tours are a fantastic way to explore new destinations, get some exercise, and connect with others. For us women over 50, walking tours provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy travel at a relaxed pace while soaking in the sights, history, and culture of a destination…
Read MoreTattoos for Older Women – A Surprising New Trend
Since starting Sixty and Me, I have come to expect the unexpected and embrace the diversity and eclectic style of women over 60. Sometimes when I look at a woman my age, I forget that behind that conservative dress and sensible shoes lurks the heart…
Read MoreHow to Fill the Nest After Empty Nesting
With your children gone, who are you now? So many women believe their identity is firmly wrapped around being a mother. I, too, am a woman of a certain age – proud to say I am fabulously 56! I’ve been married for almost 32 years…
Read MoreYou Won’t Believe It but I Went Back to School at 68!
Sunday a week ago, I took the labels off a new backpack, highlighted a campus map and laid out a sweatshirt and jeans. I second-guessed my sneakers because my sister’s grandson told us the “S” in the name brand stands for “senior citizen.” Still, they are my most comfortable shoes…
Read MoreHow the Intermittent Pleasure Practice Can Help You to Find Calm in Your Life
Have you heard all the buzz about this brand-new way to bring calm and happiness to your life? It’s called IPP – the Intermittent Pleasure Practice. Maybe not. I just made it up. But my silly pseudo-science name is based on…
Read MoreTreasures and Transitions – Overcoming the Emotional Side of Downsizing
When you reach your 60s, it’s not uncommon to start thinking about downsizing. The kids are usually gone or nearly gone, and the home that once housed many is now just for you and your spouse, or perhaps just you. Regardless, it can…
Read MoreEmbrace Your Quirks and Have More Fun After 60
Many years ago, someone told me, “If you don’t think other people are weird, it just means you don’t know them very well.” We all have our own little idiosyncrasies. They’re what make us unique…
Read MoreBe Your Own Music Therapist: Create a Personal Power Playlist
About 10 years ago, I found myself in an extremely stressful work situation that I hoped would improve, and I tried to keep a positive attitude. The highlight of my day was my morning subway ride, as I people-watched and listened to music…
Read MoreVolunteer Burnout?… Volunteer Self-Care!
There are three well known stages of retirement: the Go-Go years (late 50s to early 70s), the Slow-Go years (mid 70s-80), and the No-Go years (80s-90s). Of course, there is some variability for retirees depending on their physical health. Right now, I’m 72…
Read MoreThe Hidden Value of Your Ordinary Life
We have just passed through all the big holidays, ending with New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day. At the end of the year, many of us like to have some time for reflection, not just of the past year but often over our lives in general. When we do, it’s easy to feel discouraged…
Read More