Car Accidents Happen a Lot to Me Lately
In the past year, I have had several car accidents. Three to be exact. Spoiler alert, no one was hurt, in any of the incidents. Each time I was barely driving 2 mph. In one, I was parked and not even in the car. In another, I was pulling into my driveway…
Read More“Older Girl” Trend Isn’t Everywhere but Maybe It Should Be!
As a woman over 70 who attended the 1977 National Women’s Conference, challenged her first employer for equal pay, dutifully wore sneakers with her suits while storming the halls of capitalism in the 1980s and later published as a feminist scholar…
Read MoreHow to Grow Your Vocabulary in a Shrinking-Vocabulary World
I hear myself using some of the same words over and over. Words like nice, cool, wow, and pretty. Maybe the guy is nice, but there’s a plethora of words that may better describe him. Maybe he’s good-natured, pleasant, friendly, hospitable, cordial, amiable…
Read More14 Beautiful Celebrity Women Over 60
Women over 60 are thriving and living full lives. It used to be that actresses stopped being cast for movie roles as they got older, and musicians lost credibility once they passed a certain age. Thankfully, these industries have changed, and women…
Read More10 Best Trips for a 60th Birthday (USA)
Looking for 60th birthday gift ideas? Turning 60 is a milestone worth celebrating, and what better way to mark this momentous occasion than going on an unforgettable trip. From breathtaking natural wonders to vibrant cityscapes steeped…
Read MoreHow to Tweak Your Holiday Traditions for Less Stress and More Fun
Somehow the month of May instantly became November, and it’s time to prepare for the holidays. I’ve followed the regular rituals of the season for several decades, but this year I intend to change the frantic schedule and reduce or eliminate…
Read MoreWhat Is Stress and How to Break Its Hold
There are various definitions of stress, but here’s mine: It’s the tense, unpleasant internal sensation that accompanies any negative emotion you care to mention, be it hostility, anger, frustration, or worry, and it lingers for as long as the situation…
Read MoreHopscotch and the Art of Making Friends as an Older Adult
Hopscotch. We played the game every day after school. We played it on the sidewalks and in the playgrounds outside the eighteen-floor brick building that was our home in Brooklyn, New York. We played as a way to hang out with each other…
Read MoreMasterclass Black Friday Deals
Do you enjoy learning new skills? It’s never been easier to learn in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Websites like Masterclass have risen in popularity in the last few years and more and more people are loving the experience of online learning. Masterclass Black Friday deals are now online, […]
Read MoreTop 10 Android Apps for The Hearing Impaired
According to the National Institute on Aging, approximately one in three people between 65 and 74 years old has hearing loss, while 50% of those 75 years and older have an age-related hearing impairment. Senior citizens face unique healthcare…
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