6 Ways to Make New Friends as an Older Adult by Talking to Strangers
At the risk of sounding like I’m advocating that you become one of those unaware old folks who try to engage strangers – inappropriately, in extended conversations – I’m going to say this anyway: “DO talk to strangers…”
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Late! 6 Ways to Make a Change in Your Life After 60
If you’re like me, the beginning of a new week, or a new month, is often the perfect time to start a new venture – taking up a hobby, learning a skill, even starting a business. Read More
4 Surefire Ways to Make New Friends at Any Age
If you are starting over and feeling lonely, just remember that you can make new friends at any age. If you think that sounds like work, it is. But, it’s necessary and worthwhile. Read More
Is the Life of a Roving Retiree for You?
My husband and I ‘fired’ the corporate world early! We had enough of late night teleconference calls. Not to mention we were tired of long hours spent commuting to work and the little time we had for ourselves and each other. Read More
Want to Travel Independently, While Still Making Friends? These Group Experiences Rock!
Yesterday, I had a conversation with a new friend who, at the age of 70, has found herself single again. She is now terrified that she won’t have the courage to do the things that she wanted to do while she was attached… most importantly, travel! Read More
Meet Naomi Wakan, An 86-Year-Old Poet Who Knows How to Thrive in Today’s Economy
When Naomi Beth Wakan wrote her book of memoirs in her 80s, she called it Some Sort of Life. I want to share her unconventional life story with you to illustrate the traits needed to succeed in today’s short-term employment ‘gig economy.’ Read More
Remembering 1968 – One of the Most Turbulent Years in Boomer History
In America, 1968 was a turbulent year. There were two assassinations, anti-war demonstrators in the street, students taking over college campuses, cities torched and burning, and an increasingly unpopular war in Southeast Asia that was claiming lives daily. Read More
Aging Ain’t What it Used to Be… Let’s Change Aging Perceptions Together!
I once had a speech student who argued that drivers over 60 were putting everyone else on the road at risk. He then proposed that any ‘old’ person over 60 should be forced to reapply for their driver’s license and have additional restrictions on where ‘old’ people could drive if they earned a new license. Read More
More Than a Drop in the Bucket List: Quench Your Thirst for Educational Travel and Change Your Life in 2018
Every year, beginning in January, we all read list after list of things we should do differently in the New Year. Most of these lists involve getting in shape (a healthy goal) or why we should create a bucket list (also a good goal). Unfortunately, after an initial boost of energy, most people revert back to old patterns. Read More
4 Ways to Power Up Your Brain Health After 60
It’s always made me wonder why things we’ve been doing our entire lives seem to take on a new meaning after a certain age. Read More