The Moon Garden: A Historical Tradition and a Modern Sanctuary
A moon garden is a landscape designed to reveal its greatest beauty at night, using pale blooms, silvery foliage, reflective surfaces, and night-blooming flowers…
Read MoreNot Every Thought You Think Is the Truth
Sometimes we ruminate on thoughts that simply aren’t true, aren’t productive and aren’t kind. We would never speak to a friend this way, so why…
Read MoreJust an Old-Fashioned Sunday
One of the things I love about being older is the huge amount of precious memories I have accumulated, many that have been stored for decades. On dreary rainy days, like today, I take them out and enjoy replaying them again. One of the most enjoyable is a good old-fashioned Sunday…
Read MoreDancing Queens Unite: The Magical London Experience Every Woman Over 50 Deserves
Decades after first hearing ABBA, I discovered a London experience that felt like a reunion with every version of myself. Travel evolves as we age, but the desire for joy never does. In fact, it becomes more urgent. We’ve lived enough life to understand what truly sustains us – connection, memory…
Read MoreHealth Screenings: What to Test for at 60 and Beyond
Disease prevention is far superior to the best treatments. By the time a serious illness is diagnosed, treatment can be complex, costly, and disruptive. That’s why regular health screenings are so important – especially after age 60, when risks for heart disease, cancer, and other chronic…
Read MoreWigs for Women Over 70
Are you in the market for a wig? Whether you’re a regular wig wearer or considering your first wig, setting on the journey to find the perfect one can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. The world of wigs offers a vast array of styles, colors…
Read MoreWhen Faith Falters: Finding My Way Back to Believing
I recently sat across from a young Catholic priest – only ordained a few years – who surprised me. He had real-world life experience, the kind you don’t always see in clergy, and he listened without trying to fix me. I told him I was struggling with my faith, something I’ve lived…
Read MoreQualifying for “The” Discount
I remember the first time a “senior” discount was bestowed upon me without my asking. I don’t know if I was more upset that I finally qualified for the discount, or that I LOOKED like I qualified for the discount. Senior discounts date back to the Great Depression of 1929, which hit retirees…
Read MoreWhy You Struggle to Meet Your Goals, and How to Set Goals That Stick after 60
Women enter their 60s with wisdom gained through years of experience. Yet goal setting can still feel surprisingly frustrating. We may begin the year with good intentions but lose momentum. Or we avoid setting goals altogether because they’ve never truly worked for us…
Read More5 Ways to Stay Visible, Valuable, and Vital
There are several themes that have recently come up in my coaching practice. Though they are certainly not exclusive to women, they do seem consistent among several of my women clients – often revolving around value and visibility. Why is this? Here are some clues…
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