Vulnerability Versus Resilience: How to Accept One and Step to the Other
We all have one friend like Patrice who is prone to accidents. A misstep causes a fractured hip and a torn shoulder. Weeks of pain-filled rehabilitation follow then her husband dies of sudden cardiac arrest. She discovers, through his private letters, he has carried on with another man for decades…
Read More7 Steps to Create a Playful Lifestyle After 60
What if the media and medical industry got aging backwards? What if our brains and even our creative abilities did not fade as we age, but actually increase? The latest neuroscience studies have proven that your brain does not lose its ability to create your dream lifestyle as you age. It gets…
Read MoreHow Lonely Do You Feel as the “Financially Responsible One”?
There’s a particular kind of loneliness that comes from being the person everyone else relies on. You’re the one who remembers the birthdays, keeps track of the appointments, notices when something is wrong, and quietly steps in before…
Read MorePlanning to Visit Australia? Here’s a Three-Week Itinerary that You Will Enjoy
I’m often asked, “Where should I to go?” or “What should I see and do?” when people are planning a visit to Australia. For me, it’s difficult to answer as there really is so much to see and do. Australia is a big country – in fact, it’s the 6th biggest country in the world!
Read MoreTurning 60 is a Gift: What’s Not to Love about Being a Fabulous Older Woman?
I feel I should highlight what I love about life in my 60s. It is only natural that as we get older certain things and situations will annoy us from time to time. But on balance there is so much more to enjoy and be grateful for…
Read MoreHow to Build a Retirement Budget That Still Lets You Enjoy Your Life
Kathryn sat across from me with a legal pad full of numbers and a look I’ve seen hundreds of times. She was 63, planning to retire within the year, and totally convinced she’d have to give up everything she enjoyed. The book club dinners. The annual trip to see her sister in Seattle. Even the occasional splurge at the garden center…
Read MoreDriftwood, Feathers & Stones: Decorate Your Home with Nature @ NO COST
When you go for a walk in the woods or on a beach, do you collect feathers, stones, acorns, branches, shells, driftwood, sea glass or pine cones? A dry twig or branch with its beautiful asymmetrical structure tells a story of growth, of the weather, of heaven and earth. A single feather evokes the picture of a bird navigating on a mild breeze underneath a blue sky…
Read MoreActivewear for Older Women – 2026 Trends
The new year is bringing exciting trends in fitness, and activewear is keeping pace with stylish, functional designs tailored for every age and body type. For women over 50, staying active isn’t just about fitness; it’s about confidence, health, and expressing your unique style. This guide will explore 2026’s top activewear trends, highlight what to look for when choosing the right pieces…
Read MorePeptides After 60: Hope, Healing, and the New Conversation Around Aging
One Christmas, I called my dear Aunt Florence to see if we could stop by with some treats. “Are you home?” I asked. “Hold on,” she said. A minute later she came back laughing – that warm, familiar Aunt Florence laugh – and said, “Yes! I looked in the parking lot…
Read MoreYoung at Heart but Not Everywhere Else? Perspectives from a Grammy-winning Singer
Last night, I attended a showcase by one of my current female voice students. I’ll call her HN. She’s 29 and quite talented. I brought along one of my former male voice students, who studied with me fifteen years ago as a preteen…
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