Finding Happiness After 60: Following Your Bliss Is Just Doing What You Love
The phrase, “Follow your bliss,” was famously said by the author, Joseph Campbell. It seems like one of those New Age truisms that we respond to with, “Sounds nice, but who can afford to do that? Rock stars? Celebrities? Very rich people?”
Read MoreExploring the Best Medium Length Hairstyles for Older Women (Video)
If you are looking at hairstyles for older women, you have three basic choices – short, medium, or long. When I arranged an interview with professional hairdresser Denise McAdam about medium length hairstyles for women our age…
Read More60 Shades of Grey: Why Women are Going Grey Gracefully
Most women over 60 will at some point find themselves dealing with grey hair. While this is a natural part of the aging process, some women still find it hard to let go of their “original” hair color, and resort to dyes, highlights or other methods to avoid going grey…
Read MoreThe Only Luxury of Covid – Reading Lots of Books
Covid finally caught up with me – in Sheboygan, WI on a ladies’ trip. Five of us tested positive after returning home. No, we didn’t mask; a mistake in hindsight. But for three weeks, I did nothing but read and binge television…
Read MoreModeling After 60 – Is It for You?
In 2006, I was part of a modeling shoot for the now-defunct MORE magazine, the first magazine geared for the over-40 woman. I had done some modeling in the past, and it was exciting to be in front of the camera again as I was getting closer to 50…
Read MoreThe Morning Show: How Do You Feel About This Thought-Provoking Drama?
I recently binged The Morning Show on Apple+, and I’m still processing how I feel about the characters and the storyline. Don’t get me wrong – I absolutely recommend it. There’s just so much to unpack…
Read More6 Novels to Pique Your Curiosity
Many pooh-pooh fiction. But I beg to differ. While I do enjoy the occasional light, fluffy read, I tend to gravitate toward fiction where history and information intertwine with an entertaining story. A beloved college professor once said to me…
Read MoreOwning Your Gift, Every Day
Tis the season for gift giving. While most of us enjoy receiving gifts, there is nothing quite like giving a gift to others and watching them light up with delight. The type of gift I want to share with you today is NOT necessarily the kind you wrap and place…
Read MoreThink Fashion Over 60 is Dull? It’s Time for the Leopard to Change Her Spots
Fashion for mature women doesn’t have to embrace trends that simply don’t work for us. In the video above, style expert Jodie Filogmo, of Jodie’s Touch of Style, talks about fashion for mature women with a focus on leopard spots and other animal prints…
Read MoreBreast Cancer and Writing: What’s the Connection?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, I am deeply aware of my own journey, as this year marks my 20th anniversary as a breast cancer survivor. When diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) at the age of 47, I was happily raising…
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