This is a fascinating time in our lives. On the one hand, we look forward to decades of life ahead. On the other hand, we become increasingly aware of our mortality. We are at a crossroads and the decisions that we make now can have a big impact on how we spend the rest of our lives… and what happens after we leave this beautiful planet of ours. Today, I want to share an article that gives some fascinating perspectives on life and death. It also offers some practical suggestions for how to prepare for the future. 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

Hi everyone! Here are the biggest news stories for August 12, 2018 along with a few of my own thoughts. I also have a fascinating question to ask all of you. I hope that you will join the discussion! Read More

There are many reasons that women our age are embracing vintage clothing. Some of us want to reconnect with our past. Others want to purchase ethically produced clothing or to protect the environment. Still others just love the way it looks! So, today, I’d love to start a discussion about vintage clothing and share a few of my own finds. 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

Throughout his career, American actor Sam Elliott has played gun-slinging cowboys on TV and in films like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “Tombstone” and “The Quick and the Dead.” Read More

I know from talking with all of you that many women in the community are living alone. Some of us have experienced a separation or lost our partner. Others have been single for some time. But, regardless of the reasons, growing older alone seems to be more common than ever before. So, today, I want to talk about the good and bad sides of living by yourself after 60. In today’s video, I’ll also share some of my own experiences as a single older woman. By the way, check out our “What’s new in your world?” article and let me know what you think of this format. 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

It’s no surprise that many older adults are struggling financially. Between the Great Recession, which wiped out many of our savings, rising medical costs and low interest rates, baby boomers are in a tricky spot, financially speaking. Read More

Staying healthy is one of the most important prerequisites for getting the most from life after 60. And, while we all have a responsibility to eat right and exercise, it simply isn’t possible to avoid illness and injury altogether. For this reason, Medicare is one of the most essential programs in the U.S. for older adults. Read More

I hope that you are having a wonderful day wherever you are in this beautiful world of ours. Today, we have so many fun and useful topics to discuss. First, let’s wish Helen Mirren a very happy 73rd birthday. Then, we will discuss how to get the most from vintage clothing. And, in today’s video, I talk about how a “bridge job” might help you to get more from retirement. 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

Few women are as beloved by the Sixty and Me community as Helen Mirren. It’s not just that she is an amazing actress, although she certainly is that. It’s also that she offers a classy, down-to-earth alternative to the over-the-top celebrities that we see on the TV every day. Read More

Mick Jagger is one of those celebrities we feel we know well. We have been exposed to his music, lifestyle and attitude all our lives. He is, however, one of the celebrity musicians I know very little about. Read More