Yes, You Can Design Your Mind
The human mind is a complex and powerful entity that has been a subject of fascination and exploration throughout history. In our quest for self-improvement and personal growth, we often seek ways to design and shape our minds…
Read MoreLosing a Pet After 60 is Especially Hard. Here’s How to Recover
As a woman over 60, having a pet in your life can give you boundless love and happiness. You probably don’t need anyone telling you that the love you have for your pet is the boundless. Yet, you can be devastated when you learn they have…
Read MoreMoving Forward Toward Goals in 2024 Takes Guts
Do you find it easier in retirement to sit back, not ruffle any feathers, be ok with the status quo? This can be in your work, your relationships or in the day-to-day energy needed for any accomplishment. To complete a goal, we need courage…
Read MoreJanuary Book Reviews: 11 Titles to Spike Your Interest
As I write this blog, snow is whirling around my high-rise – our first real storm of the season. Our high temperature by Saturday will be zero. What a fun time to settle in your comfortable chair with an enjoyable read…
Read MoreHow Crafting Opens the Door to Creativity – No It’s Not Too Late to Begin at 60!
When I was young, I couldn’t draw so I didn’t consider myself “artistic.” Now that I’m over 60, I know there are many ways one can express oneself creatively. Yet overcoming the idea that I was a no-talent presented a high hurdle – especially since…
Read MoreGrandma School Part 3: Seeing Life Through the Eyes of a Child
To wrap up the grandma school series, but also kick off the new year, Dr. Jill has some final experiences to share for those of us with young grandchildren. As a Mimi myself, I bring my “Mimi’s Travel Bag” that I fill with activities to do with our grandchildren…
Read MoreThe Taboo Topic of Politics: Loving Someone with an Opposing Point of View
“Politics make strange bedfellows” says a mid-19th century proverb, meaning people of widely differing views come together when they have a common cause. It’s certainly true of my husband and me. We are on opposite sides of the political spectrum…
Read More50 Gift Ideas for 70th Birthday
Your 70th birthday is a big one! I experienced it already, so I know. The inevitable question is, “What gift would you like?” It will come as no surprise that my first wish was to have my sons and grandchildren all together…
Read MoreHow Letting Go of My Cake Cutter Demonstrates the Emotional Complexity of Downsizing!
Downsizing is always a personal journey. For older women, in particular, the downsizing lifestyle involves a major shift in mindset. We don’t just have a few things here and there to throw away. We have a lifetime of memories and purchases…
Read MoreHobbies for Women Over 50 – Amazing Ideas from the Sixty and Me Community
One of the best things about life as we get older is that we finally have a little extra time to do the things we love. Having interesting hobbies keeps our minds and bodies active while we transition into our senior years. This is the time…
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