Piano Lesson 15: Play and Hydrate!
I had a dear student fall backwards off the bench at our piano lesson, and it was terrifying for both of us. I was afraid that he was having a stroke, but it turned out that he was simply dehydrated. He had to be hospitalized for a couple days until he stabilized…
Read MoreTasting the Bitter with the Sweet
Sometimes I find that after I write a column for Sixty and Me, I can’t stop thinking about it. Last month I wrote an article entitled “Can You Be Positive if You’re Not Feeling It?” One of the things I wrote was: “If we are going to be full human beings, we cannot avoid sadness. […]
Read More8 In-Demand Work-from-Home Online Jobs for Older Women
There are many in-demand work-from-home online jobs that are suitable for older women. These jobs often offer flexibility and the ability to work remotely. Remember to explore each option further, consider your skills and interests…
Read MoreSummer Books to Dive Into
It is hot, hot, hot where most of us live. Pour a tall glass of lemonade. Retreat into the air conditioning or under a shady tree or to a porch with a swirling ceiling fan. And then disappear to Chicago or Fire Island or London or Africa…
Read MoreTraveling Solo in Mexico as an Older Woman
Mexico is not only Cancun, tacos, and margaritas on the beach. It is an immensely diverse country with palm-lined beaches, pine-covered mountains, magical towns (yes, they are called “Pueblos Magicos”), and also ultra-modern cities..
Read MoreThe Art of Personalizing Funerals: Creating a Meaningful Goodbye
Funeral services have long been seen as traditional and standardized. However, in recent years, personalization is becoming increasingly important for many people. This trend highlights the desire for a more intimate and meaningful farewell…
Read MoreLearning the Language to Fit In
I recently read an article posted by Business Insider entitled, “Gen Z and millennial workers feel confused, irritated, and left out by endless ‘workplace jargon’ in the office, LinkedIn research shows.” I know from experience that this is true…
Read More6 Easy Summer Crafts for Adults
As summer blooms into sun-soaked afternoons and long, balmy evenings, it brings with it the desire to be creative – especially alfresco! I like to create at my little bistro table under the roses in my garden, with a long cold drink by my side…
Read More5 Ideas to Beat Anxiety and Feel Calmer
Stress and anxiety need no invitation to hassle us and invade our day-to-day lives. Very few of us are immune. If we are fortunate enough that the underlying causes are less serious, it would usually be a great help if we could do something…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Be Alone and Lonely No More
“Social Connectivity” is science-language for a simple and obvious experience, that of connecting with others. We humans are, like it or not, fundamentally social creatures. Even introverts, such as myself, need to interact with others…
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