My Grandfather’s Murder and Widow Resilience
As a child, I always knew I admired my grandmothers but never really realized all the reasons why until my paternal grandmother told me the story of how she lost her husband. Not sure how old I was when she relayed the details either. We always just knew that she lost…
Read MoreSlow Journeys Through the Andes: A 60+ Guide to Authentic South American Travel
Are you considering a trip to the Andes in South America? This part of South America is so much more than just popular destinations like Machu Picchu and similarly well-known sites. There are many off-the-beaten-path trips that you can take to fully experience the authentic Andes and South American people and cultures. Why South America […]
Read MoreLife in Three Dimensions: A Book About Seeking a Good Life
If you step into your ideal self at age 95 and look back, what do you want to see? Is it a life of happiness? Of meaning? Certainly, you want to feel…
Read MoreThe Rhythm of Life Changes: Whether We Like It or Not or We Are Ready or Not
The other morning, I was sitting in a bath at 11 o’clock on a weekday, coffee already cold on the edge of the tub, and I had a very strange thought. I should be somewhere. For most of my life, I always was. Wake up early…
Read More7 Flattering Dress Styles for Women Over 60
Do you enjoy wearing dresses? Are you over 60 and wondering which dress styles suit you best? I think most of us no longer wear the short, tight-fitting dresses we wore in our 20s. As we age, our bodies naturally change, and the types of dresses that once looked good…
Read MoreLooking to the Red Carpet for Real-Life Style
Awards season may not seem like the most obvious place for a woman in her 60s to look for fashion inspiration. After all, much of the coverage focuses on young starlets in gowns that appear designed more for spectacle than for real life. And most of us are unlikely…
Read MoreThe Most Meaningful Chapters of a Woman’s Life Are Often the Ones Still Unfolding
There comes a point in life when you begin to look at your story differently. Not just where you’re going, but where you’ve been. The choices you made. The roles you played. The responsibilities you carried. And for many women…
Read MoreA Beautiful 30 Minutes to Notice, Rest and Enjoy
With the unseasonal warm weather for mid-March in the west of England, I was excited to be out in the garden. Due to a recent operation there were so many tasks left undone, and I was keen to get moving. Spring wasn’t going to wait for anyone!
Read More8 Behaviors to Curb Overeating at Home and on Vacation (#8 Is My Favorite)
I’m an emotional eater. When I feel anxious or bored, I reach for something sweet. It’s a distraction that constantly needs feeding. After retirement, despite regular exercise, my belly expanded, and rolls appeared around my middle…
Read MoreFrom Audience to Actor: Joining a Community Theater Group After 60
Do you love theatrical plays? Are you the one who sees several Broadway shows when you go to New York City? Have you ever watched a play and said to yourself, “I would love to do that!” Well, guess what…you can! Joining a community theater group after 60 can be very rewarding and even give […]
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