Is life insurance over 60 really necessary? This is a more difficult question than it sounds. After all, many women have had life insurance for most of their lives. When we are younger, we see it as a necessary measure to protect…
Read MoreYou have probably found that after reaching 60 you have a little more time to do things you have always wanted to do but never got around to pursuing. Many of us have more time for family, friends, hobbies, travel, and other pleasures…
Read MoreThe older I get, the more I believe the adage “happiness is an inside job.” Life doesn’t seem to generously dish up the thrills and emotional highs it once did when I was part of a greater social scene and professional community. And in talking with my woman friends…
Read MoreAging? Anti-aging? What’s your vocabulary, and what does it say about growing older? To me, the word aging suggests we’re going in the wrong direction, and anti-aging suggests we’re fighting against it tooth and nail. Neither feels quite right to me…
Read MoreDo you enjoy traveling internationally? Do you sometimes plan your trips around local festivals or events? From colorful parades to religious ceremonies, some international celebrations provide a deep dive into a culture’s traditions, history, and community…
Read MoreAre you finding yourself with more time on your hands? Have you retired and are looking for things to do with your days? There are many ways we can occupy ourselves as we get older. We can start new hobbies, we can travel…
Read MoreMany women I talk to say that creativity and self-expression is something they cannot live without, and that perhaps it has become even more important in their life as they age. How do you express yourself? And how do you incorporate creativity in your daily life?
Read MoreI went on my first diet when I was 14. I had been a gymnast and a diver when I was younger, and as I slipped into the more sedentary life of a teenager – and my body entered puberty – I started worrying that I weighed too much. I came by it honestly…
Read MoreFinding the perfect lipstick can be a game-changer, especially as we age. Our lips may lose some of their natural color and fullness, but the right lipstick can restore vibrancy and define your smile. Here are some of the best drugstore lipstick colors for women…
Read MoreMy husband, with the help of his eldest son, finally decided to tackle his mother’s storage unit. A task long dreaded, yet long overdue. The 10×20 unit was jam-packed to the ceiling with boxes of fabric, collectibles and furniture from the home she left…
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