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Martha Stewart Says THIS About Her Time in Prison

By Sixty and Me December 07, 2018

Martha Stewart, 77, is known for many different things – homemaker, businesswoman, entrepreneur, writer, chef, baker, author, television personality – the list goes on and on. Read More

Why Online Courses Are a Great Model for Older Entrepreneurs

By Margaret Manning November 26, 2018

I almost gave up on my business a couple of years ago. After years of 12-14 hour days, my two partners and I simply weren’t seeing a return on investment. Worse, we had just sunk tens of thousands of dollars into a social network for older adults. We were tired and we felt like quitting. Read More

Wellness Spotlight: The Importance of Intellectual and Vocational Wellness in Life After 60

By Kay Van Norman November 16, 2018

This is the last of a 3-part series describing the six dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and vocational – and how they impact your life.

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How to Release Your Artistic Inner-Goddess After 60

By Margaret Manning November 09, 2018

We spend most of our lives in boxes, both figuratively and – for those of us in office jobs – literally! Now that we have a little more time on our hands, maybe it’s time to reevaluate our passions. For example, I know that many people in our community are interested in drawing, painting, writing and other creative hobbies. And, today, I want to talk about why your 60s and older may be the perfect time to release your artistic inner-goddess. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

Starting a Side Business is Like Baking a Cake: Your Passions Are the Ingredients, But, You Still Need a Recipe

By Margaret Manning October 24, 2018

One of the great things about starting a side business in your 50s or older is that you already have a pretty good idea of your skills, experiences and passions. If you haven’t taken the time to document these aspects of your life, don’t worry! I’ll give you some brainstorming tips in a second. Read More

How to Make Friends as an Adult in 4 Simple Steps

By Margaret Manning October 18, 2018

As many people in their 60s have discovered, making friends as an adult is difficult. Without the social bonds that connect us to others as parents, many of us feel isolated or, even a little lonely. Read More

68 Fun Hobby Ideas from Your Sixty and Me Sisters

By Margaret Manning September 10, 2018

One of the best things about being a part of a community like ours is that we all get to learn from each other. And, since life after 60 is all about discovering (or rediscovering) your passions, today, I thought that I would share a list of 68 fun hobbies that the women in our community came up with. I’d also love it if you could add to this list! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

The Crazy Truth About Retiring Abroad and Making Friends

By Margaret Manning September 01, 2018

Retiring abroad is usually portrayed as a glamorous endevour. But, today, I’d like to offer an alternative perspective on one aspect of moving to another country in retirement… how to make friends.

I’m not embarrassed by the fact that I crave human contact. Unlike my kids, who seem like they could be perfectly happy floating through space in a lonely little metal capsule, I need people around me to thrive. Read More

3 Ways to Cultivate a Flourishing Life Garden After 60

By Robin Griffiths August 26, 2018

Are you tending to your garden of life? Each day we have the opportunity to care for our well-being by discovering more about what makes us happy, content, joyful and engaged. Are you taking advantage of your time and cultivating your life garden? Read More

3 Ways to Start a Successful Business in the Transition to “Retirement”

By Maureen Lake August 09, 2018

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Do you feel like you have so much more to do and say with your life?

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