When we watch the Olympics, all of our attention is focused on the amazing athletes who are competing for their countries. Rightly so! These men and women are amazing! At the same time, I often wonder about who the people are “behind the scenes” – the fathers and mothers, coaches and supporters who helped these amazing athletes to reach the top. Today, I’d like to tell you about Anna Botha, the 74-year-old coach (and grandma) behind the South African team. Join me as we discuss her story, the fight for Mosul, the world’s friendliest cities and some “beauty advice” for older women (it’s not what you think!) Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! And, please do me a quick favor and tell one other woman about Mornings with Sixty and Me today. Read More

Do you ever ask yourself why we get older? Why do we continue to live for decades after our “productive” years end?

As our bodies lose their physical strength and mental sharpness, why do we continue? These are fascinating questions and, as we will discover, they get at the essence of what it means to find meaning in life after 60. Read More

I was only a teenager when I lost my mom to cancer. At the time, the emotions that I felt were sharp and hard, like crystal being thrown against a wall. Read More

No matter how old we are, we have the right to feel useful, vibrant and alive. This basic assumption drove the work of Dr. Bill Thomas, who set out to build a better nursing home. His approach, later called the “Eden Alternative” went on to be adopted by nursing facilities across the world who wanted to create “More autonomous and creative living spaces.” Join us as we discuss this story, plus some strange happenings at the Olympics, a political crisis in Brazil, the recent floods in India and much more! I’ll also introduce you to our community member, Dorina Flores-Laird. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! And, please do me a quick favor and tell one other woman about Mornings with Sixty and Me today. Read More

It always makes me angry that society expects older women to be invisible. It’s almost as if, once we reach our 60^th birthday, we are expected to retire from life, throw out any clothes that aren’t navy blue or black and start playing bingo. What nonsense!

Well, if there is a “rule” that women our age should be “seen and not heard,” Diane Keaton certainly didn’t get the memo. Read More

I don’t know who first said that the brain is the most important sex organ, but, whoever they were, they were correct! In our 20s and 30s, it is easy to think of sex as an entirely physical process. Unfortunately, this focus on our external appearance can lead to poor relationship choices, low self-esteem and a lot of confusion. Read More

Well, I don’t know about you, but, I am having so much fun watching the Olympics. This year’s games don’t have the scale that we saw in Beijing or the surprises that we saw in London, but, they have something else – passion and energy. Join us as we discuss the first day of the Olympics, an important vote in Thailand, the latest on the South Africa local elections, the world’s longest yard sale and a feel good story about a stray dog called Gobi. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! And, please do me a quick favor and tell one other woman about Mornings with Sixty and Me today. Read More

If you asked most people to list the benefits of yoga, “getting flexible” would be a popular answer. After all, the image – some would say the illusion – of a yoga practitioner is a young 20-something person twisting herself into a pretzel. In reality, the benefits of yoga, especially for seniors, go way beyond flexibility…

The Olympics have always been a symbol of unity and hope. In a world tormented by war, terrorism and political chaos, the games are a shining example that we can come together as one world to celebrate excellence and support our teams peacefully. Join us as we discuss the arrival of the Olympic torch in Rio, a tragic knife attack in London, the latest on the situation in Syria, Meryl Streep’s latest project and a feel good story about sustainability. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! And, please do me a quick favor and tell one other woman about Mornings with Sixty and Me today. Read More

I almost can’t believe that Martha Stewart is 75 today on August 3rd, 2016. Where does the time go?

I probably don’t need to tell you that Martha Stewart is a creative genius and an incredibly complex woman. In her early life, she was a model, stockbroker and caterer. Then, she made her name as an author, cook, gardener, home décor expert, businesswoman, actor, makeup maven and, finally, entrepreneur! Read More