Happy 69th Birthday Lesley Hornby – As Twiggy, You Inspired the Swinging Sixties!
We all know Twiggy, the English model, actress and singer, who became a symbol of the “swinging sixties.” She was only 16 when she became widely popular and her thin frame, short hair and big eyes look took the world by storm. She was named “The Face of 1966” by the Daily Express and voted British Woman of the Year. 50 years later, she is celebrating her 69th birthday! Let’s wish her all the best. Read More
Making Friends as an Adult – Remember that You Can’t Change People
Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to change other people? This is true even in loving relationships, where both people have an incentive to listen and respond to their partner’s needs.
It is especially true for our friends and acquaintances who, while they may care for us, are mostly interested in getting the most from their own lives. Read More
Recently Retired? What Advice Would You Offer Your Younger Sisters on Saving for Retirement?
More than almost any other phase in our lives, our 60s are a time of transitions. At Sixty and Me, we like to focus on the emotional aspects of life after 60 – reinvention, making friends as an adult and overcoming your fears. Read More
My Love-Hate Relationship with Sundays
I saw Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again with my teen-aged daughter recently. I need to get that out of the way up front in case there are any ABBA haters out there. Yes, the film is cheesy as all get out. Read More
Happy 60th Birthday Madonna – We’re Crazy for You!
Everyone knows that Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
However, these words hardly describe the enormous impact she has had on music, fashion and culture. Even now, on her 60th birthday on August 16, she is challenging aging stereotypes and telling older women that they do not have to be invisible. Read More
4 Surprising Ways an Invisibility Cloak May Offer Freedom in Mid-Life
Many women say they feel invisible as they age. Feeling invisible when you want to be noticed and acknowledged is one side of the coin. Other women, though, feel relief when mid-life attracts less unwelcome attention. Read More
Happy 74th Birthday Sam Elliott – We Love How You Make Us Feel
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
This Nightclub for Seniors is Way Over the Top… and That’s Why We Love it!
Quick quiz! What activities pop into your mind when you think the words “senior citizens?” Chances are, even if you are a dynamic, well-rounded older adult yourself, activities like “bingo,” “pinochle,” “knitting” and “scrapbooking” were probably on the tip of your tongue.
Activities like “going to a rave,” “dancing the twist,” “drinking fancy cocktails” and “attending black-tie events” probably weren’t at the top of your list. To be honest, they weren’t at the top of mine either! Read More
Mature Dating Mystery: Is the Good Girl Syndrome Holding Older Women Back?
Through the years, we’ve all been taught to be good girls – but what if this advice has made us less confident in ourselves? Join us in conversation with dating coach Lisa Copeland who knows what it means to be a good girl of great value. Enjoy the show! Read More
5 Things I Learned from Attending a 10-Day Millennial Nomad Cruise
If there was one thing I learned on my recent Nomad cruise it’s that Millennials know how to have fun. They love to take risks and engage with each other. Read More