Happy 74th Birthday, Diana Ross
Even though I was born in England, I have a close connection to Detroit, where I spent several years as a teenager. Read More
Investing in Retirement: How Can Retirees Fight Back Against Low Interest Rates
Finances can be very complicated. Add investing to the picture and some of us would rather visit “La La Land.” How do we deal with this issue? Join us in conversation with finance expert Pam Krueger who has some great organization strategies to share. Enjoy the show! Read More
Wondering Where to Retire? What Island Living Taught Me About What to Value in Life
I said goodbye to city life and hello to island living almost 15 years ago when I moved to a small island with a permanent population of 4,300 people, dozens of wild turkeys, a healthy deer population, mischievous racoons and a few errant peacocks. Read More
Online Dating After 60: Here Are 4 Ways to Simplify Your Experience
When I found myself single after 32 years of marriage, I vacillated between delight and despondency. After three years on my own, I tentatively approached online dating, and numerous coffee date debacles taught me a lot. Read More
The Queen Shakes Up London Fashion Week with Surprise Visit (Pictures)
No matter where you are in the world, chances are that your life has been heavily influenced by British culture and design. As a teenager, living in the U.S., I remember being completely in love with the Beatles. I didn’t wash my hands for a week after shaking Paul McCartney’s hand after a concert, but, that’s another story. Read More
Want to Travel Independently, While Still Making Friends? These Group Experiences Rock!
Yesterday, I had a conversation with a new friend who, at the age of 70, has found herself single again. She is now terrified that she won’t have the courage to do the things that she wanted to do while she was attached… most importantly, travel! Read More
Alone on Valentine’s Day? This Year, Be Your Own Valentine
Remember those days when, as a child, you gave little heart-shaped Valentines and then waited and hoped you’d get some yourself? Read More
Remembering 1968 – One of the Most Turbulent Years in Boomer History
In America, 1968 was a turbulent year. There were two assassinations, anti-war demonstrators in the street, students taking over college campuses, cities torched and burning, and an increasingly unpopular war in Southeast Asia that was claiming lives daily. Read More
Elton John Announces Retirement from Touring… for the Best of Reasons
Well, there’s no way around it – if you love music, like so many women in our community do, this has been a tough week! Read More
Neil Diamond Makes Heartbreaking Announcement and Retires From Touring
Neil Diamond fans woke up to tragic news this morning. A few hours ago, the singer/song-writer, who is an absolute treasure to our generation, announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. As a result, he will no longer be doing any touring, although he will continue to write and take part in other projects, where possible. Read More