What I Learned About Finding Balance in Life in the Jungles of Bali
One thing a lot of women in our community talk about is finding balance in their lives. Yes, it’s true that some of us are retired. Read More
Amending Our Process: Crafting Apologies that Heal, Part 1
I recently published a blog on the Five Languages of Love, based on the work of Gary Chapman for Sixty and Me. Subsequently, I discovered that my sister, also an author and therapist, had written an article on the Five Languages of Apology, also based on his work. I am so happy to be able to share it here on Sixty and Me. Here’s what she said… Read More
No Matter Your Age, Don’t Forget the Power of a Smile
It’s funny the things you start to realise, as you get older.
I have been told I am a smiler, complete with a one sided dimple. Over the years, a sunny smile has gotten me through some difficult times and challenging situations; and yet I am only just beginning to appreciate the power of a genuine smile. Read More
Does the Idea of Probate Process Freak You Out? Sharing my First-Hand Interview
At first reading, this post may seem less about quality aging and more about not aging at all (meaning dying), but it’s not a bummer. I promise. Since money and financial issues can cause us all so much stress, this is a stress-buster to offer some extra peace of mind. Read More
Want to Look 10 Years Younger? Start Acting 10 Years Younger!
For my 14th birthday, my mother gave me a copy of Sue Townsend’s “Adrian Mole Aged 11 3/4” – a humorous children’s book. In it, she wrote “To our daughter – a female Peter Pan.” I was thrilled. Read More
What 2 Nights in the Jungle Taught Me About Facing Your Fears as an Older Adult (Video)
I am a city girl. Born in London, I only had one brief experience with rural life, as a child, in Canada. The rest of the time I lived in cities like Denver, Seattle, Dallas, New York City and London. Read More
How Getting Organized for Retirement Sent Me Spinning Down Memory Lane
Today, I started packing up my home. The memories were playing in my head while I packed and taped the bubble-wrap. We spend so many years saving things, like little snippets of our lives…
Read MoreThe Power of Resilience: Don’t Give Up at Any Age
The Boomer generation is carrying forward a challenging and powerful story. We are telling a story about resilience. Boomers have lived through decades of change, and Boomers are still here…
Read MoreStarting a “Death Cafe” is an Opportunity to Discuss Your Fear of Death (Video)
At some point in our lives, each and every one of us has a fear of death. This is completely natural. Perhaps you first thought about your mortality when you lost someone close to you as a child. Or, perhaps you started thinking about death as a teenager. Read More
6 Ways Grandmas Can Build Strong Relationships with their Modern Grandkids (Video)
Complaining about how things “were better in the good old days,” seems like a rite of passage for many grandparents. After all, through the lives of our grandchildren, we see firsthand just how much the world is changing around us. Read More