6 Ways to Manage Life’s Ups and Downs After 60
As the Buddhists say, “pain and pleasure, praise and blame, loss and gain are the natural waves of being human.” Just sitting quietly in a wicker rocker in the sunshine, I am pulled up and down by text messages, phone calls and the fluctuations in my own mind. Read More
Be Kind to Yourself and Become Your Own Best Friend After 60
Everyone has the capacity to appreciate the simple joy of being alive. It is the delight you feel from the view of a spectacular sunset, the sound of a beautiful piece of music or the smile of a loved one. It is an experience of natural richness. Read More
5 Spectacular River Cruises from the Amazon to the Seine
Rivers have always fascinated me. I find it intriguing, but not surprising, that most of the large prosperous cities in the world are built on the banks of wide, powerful rivers. Read More
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia? Here Are 7 GEMS You Need to Know!
My friend Teepa Snow, a colleague on the Dementia Action Alliance, is one of my guests on the Caregiver Smile Summit. For that interview, we spoke about the pioneering work she is doing and its genesis. Read More
Why is Ageism the Last Acceptable “Ism,” and What Can We Do About it?
Every time I hear a story about a woman who lost her job in her 60s, despite being a high-performer, I ask myself, “why the heck is ageism the last acceptable ism?” Why is it that almost every other group is protected (at least in theory) from discrimination, but, older adults are treated like disposable objects by companies around the world? Join Dr. Bill Thomas and I as we discuss ageism… and what to do about it. Read More
Australia 101: An Insider’s Guide to Visiting Australia
Are you considering a trip to Australia?
We’re a big country and we love showing off our Australia – so let’s get you ready for your adventure of a lifetime, Down Under! Read More
Looking for Travel Ideas? Why Not Discover the USA – East, West, North and South?
As with most things in life, we sometimes apply a “grass is greener” mentality to our travel planning. We often select travel adventures in faraway places that we consider exotic and unusual. Read More
Colorful Plus Size Tops for Your Tropical Getaway (Or Just Lounging in Your Garden!)
Fiji. Hawaii. The Caribbean. Your own back yard! Regardless of where your tropical paradise vacation takes you, you’ll want to look your best – and it’s all about color. The tropics bring out the fun in everyone. Let it show in the way you dress. Read More
7 Things Every Woman Should Take on a Cruise, Based on My Viking Star Adventure
I love the idea of cruising. My first experience on the open ocean was as an 8-year-old, when my family emigrated from England to Canada. Read More
My Viking Star Review: Exploration and Luxury Meet on the North Sea
Dark clouds hung over the North Sea. As heavy waves crashed against the hull of her ship, the explorer huddled under a blanket, watching the cold rain fall in sheets outside her window. Lighting flashed and the adventurer thought of all of the people who had come to this remote part of the Earth before her. Many of them had never returned. Thunder rolled over the ship and her heart skipped a beat. It was going to be a long night. Read More