Fulfilling Dreams Later in Life: It’s Never Too Late to Become Who You Were Meant to Be
Better late than never. Age is just a number. You’re never too old to succeed. We hear these phrases all the time, but lately they’ve been hitting me with a new kind of truth. Maybe it’s the confidence that comes with being firmly planted in my fabulous 50s, or maybe it’s the quiet realization…
Read More2026 Style Reset: How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe at 60 (Without Buying Everything New)
Do you like building a capsule wardrobe? Did you know that you can build a capsule wardrobe at 60, starting with several items that you already own? You don’t have to buy everything new when building your 2026 capsule wardrobe. All you have to do is take inventory of what you’ve already got and how you can build on your existing pieces…
Read MorePurpose – Are You Finding It or Creating It?
Have you ever noticed how the new year springs from the holidays and then suddenly it’s February? So often I wake up one morning in late January and realize the new year with all its promise of new beginnings is already gaining steam for better or worse. If you made New Year’s resolutions, how are they…
Read MoreUnder the Stars: The Ultimate Dark Sky Destinations in the USA
Do you like stargazing? Does looking up at the sky with wonder and awe fill you with joy? Chances are, if you live in or near a city, the light pollution keeps you from seeing all the magic in the night sky. Thankfully, there are dark sky destinations in the USA where you can go to stargaze all night…
Read MoreThe Magic of Springtime
Although I have always loved nature, I have never really been a gardener. Of course, I have planted a few bulbs, scattered some seeds, grown a few vegetables, and even planted a couple of trees. But I never really thought about what I was doing…
Read MoreLiving Deeply – Preserving Moments and Making Memories
I wrote an article for Sixty and Me in 2020 entitled Don’t Be Afraid to Do Something Badly… At First. It was inspired by the boredom associated with the pandemic restrictions, resulting in having…
Read MoreHow Simplifying Your Responsibilities After 60 Can Improve Emotional Well-Being
Many women reach their 60s believing life will finally slow down. The children are grown. Careers may be winding down. There is an expectation that this stage of life will feel lighter, calmer, and more spacious. For many women, the opposite happens…
Read MoreRestoring Your Inner Drive After 60: Letting Meaning Lead the Way
When I was in my 20s and 30s, I knew exactly what I wanted and where I desired to go. However, as I approached my 40s and 50s, I began to have less clarity until I entered my 60th year where all of a sudden it felt as if a light had been switched on again…
Read More5 Novels to Pack for a Trip
I am a mood reader. Sometimes I like a mystery or a thriller. Other times, I crave historical fiction. But during the summer, when I’m heading off on vacation or a weekend getaway, I prefer a quick, fun read – a book that keeps me turning the pages…
Read MoreListen. Pause. Act. Finding Your Way Through Life’s Transitions
There is a certain kind of transition that can catch you off guard, even at 60, when you have already lived through so much and learned what matters. It might be retirement, an empty nest, a move, a change in health, a relationship shifting, or simply that quiet…
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