Dreaming of Your Next Big Trip? Get Ready with a Travel Journal
As we ease out of winter – at last! – I’m dreaming of travel. Maybe you are too? Whether far away or close to home, we can add to the experience by keeping a travel journal. Even if you never read it again, writing while far from home can help us more deeply…
Read MoreEscape into These 6 Novels
A couple of weeks ago, I had some minor surgery. All is well, but I could not bend, stoop, lift, twist, or ride in a car while recuperating. The silver lining? These constraints gave me the perfect excuse to pull on my sweats, curl up on the couch, and read…
Read MoreJournaling Your Way to Self-Love (VIDEO)
When was the last time you wrote yourself a love letter? When was the last time you lovingly looked upon yourself in a mirror and spoke positively to yourself? For some, the answer could be as recent as this morning. For many women over 60…
Read More5 Outfit Ideas for Plus-Size Women Over 60 for Travel Overseas
Fashion for plus-size women has come a long way, and travel clothes are no exception. Forget the days when comfy outfits meant sacrificing style. When going overseas, your travel outfit should speak volumes about your confidence…
Read MoreThe Lies We Tell Ourselves About Divorce After 60
For months, even years, I knew that my marriage was crumbling. Yet, I lied to myself, telling myself a million things that would somehow justify the reasons why I should stay in the marriage. The main one dealt with time. If you are doing the same, embrace…
Read More7 Ways to Stay Tech-Savvy During the Second Half and Why It Computes
Aging fearlessly in an ever-advancing modern world requires many inputs – a sensible diet, routine physical exercise, medical maintenance and smart financial planning, to name a few. But none of these efforts are successful without a command…
Read MoreStart Your Day the Natural Way: 5 Energizing Alternatives to Coffee
The morning cup of coffee is essential for many and is a trusted friend through early starts with children, grandchildren and morning meetings. But for those of us who are looking for ways to cut down caffeine levels, there are other great and healthy options…
Read MoreGaining Height with Age – How Is That Possible?
A friend whom I hadn’t seen for a few weeks greeted me with these words: “Every time I see you, you’re taller.“ You may expect to hear that when you’re seven or 17, but I’m in my 70s. I couldn’t help feeling smug…
Read MoreIs Everyday Happiness Like Your Favorite Pair of Jeans?
When you reach for your pair of everyday jeans, what are they like? Mine are soft and feel lived in. I love this comfy go to pair because when I slip into them, I know I’m home. Yes, they are commonplace, nothing special about them anymore…
Read More7 Steps to Get Out of Your Own Way… So You Can Get More from Life After 60
Have you vowed a million times to stop doing certain things, but you keep doing them anyway? Like, you swore you were going to lose some weight and stop snacking in front of the TV after dinner, but you still do it?
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