Get Your Best Ideas Before You Get Out of Bed: A 5-Step Process to Creativity
There are many routes to creativity and – contrary to what we were told as children. Whether you call it thinking outside the box, originality, or dynamic problem-solving, creativity is simply a way of approaching puzzling situations and coming up…
Read MoreEmbracing Rebirth, Redirection, and Meaning This Spring Season
I have a deep affection for winter. There’s something about the crisp air, the blanket of snow, and the cozy evenings spent nestled on the couch with a warm, soft blanket that fills me with contentment and joy. However, as spring approaches…
Read MoreTechnology Tales: DEXA Scan, More than Bone Density
A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is well-known and highly regarded for its detailed assessments of bone health. Most of us have heard of it, and many have had one. But there’s far more to a scan than bone density…
Read MoreTo Eat or Not Eat… Meat – A Diet After 60 Decision Worth Debating
I grew up eating like a farmer’s daughter, too. I love meat. I know a lot of people don’t eat anything with eyes for personal reasons, and I’m fine with that. But the meat food group often gets a bad rap which, in my opinion, is not fair…
Read MoreThe Stories of Our Lives – Capturing Hidden Meaning in Our Memories
I crept to the end of the diving board at the community swimming pool and jumped. My seven-year-old body plunged into water far deeper than I expected. Popping to the surface, I thrashed frantically – I didn’t know how to swim…
Read MoreThe Bonds of Women’s Friendships: A Testament to Strength, Support, and Lifelong Evolution
Friendship is a cornerstone of the human connection, offering companionship, support, and shared experiences that enrich our lives. The friendship bonds between women stand out as resilient and profound. From childhood playmates…
Read More60 Things Older Women Want Younger Women To Know
I asked Sixty and Me community to share one piece of advice that they would give to women half their age. Their advice was honest and insightful, as I have come to expect, and reflected the collective wisdom that they wished they’d had in their 30s. These women really are aging gracefully! Here are a few of their thoughts on the topics of lifestyle, attitude, beauty, self-confidence, relationships, and, yes, getting older.
Read MoreEscape into These 6 Novels
A couple of weeks ago, I had some minor surgery. All is well, but I could not bend, stoop, lift, twist, or ride in a car while recuperating. The silver lining? These constraints gave me the perfect excuse to pull on my sweats, curl up on the couch, and read…
Read MoreJournaling Your Way to Self-Love (VIDEO)
When was the last time you wrote yourself a love letter? When was the last time you lovingly looked upon yourself in a mirror and spoke positively to yourself? For some, the answer could be as recent as this morning. For many women over 60…
Read More5 Outfit Ideas for Plus-Size Women Over 60 for Travel Overseas
Fashion for plus-size women has come a long way, and travel clothes are no exception. Forget the days when comfy outfits meant sacrificing style. When going overseas, your travel outfit should speak volumes about your confidence…
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