Lucky for Us, at 74, Bette Midler Isn’t Slowing Down
As the Divine Miss M (Bette Midler’s byname) rang in her 74th birthday on December 1st, we thought there was no better way to honor the multitalented actress, singer, songwriter, comedian and film producer than by taking a look back at some of her greatest accomplishments and most memorable roles throughout her 50+ years in showbusiness…
Read MoreSenior Friendly Tech Trends for 2020
Technology isn’t just about selfies and social media. Many advances in design and use features help the older folks live independent, safe, and healthy lives. In 2020, there will continue to be a focus on technology…
Read More“Guess Who I Dated Last Night”: The Secret Story of Three Unpublished Linda McCartney Letters
Remember Beatlemania? That brief, shining time in the 1960s when four high-spirited Liverpool lads took the international rock scene by storm? George was “the quiet one.” Ringo, “the funny one…”
Read MoreAlone for the Holidays? Give Yourself the Gift of an “Experience Holiday” This Year
Traditionally, the Holiday Season has been a time to spend at home with family and friends. For many women in our Sixty and Me community, it’s a season of spiritual celebration, gift giving, decorating and enjoying delicious food with loved ones…
Read MoreBruce Springsteen at 70: Finally, a Walk in the Sun
Flash back to 1975. Cue the three-string, D-D-G-G-A riff, with a hint of vibe added for that classic rock ‘n’ roll sound. And remember how it felt to be swept up in a runaway American dream…
Read More50 Women Over 50 Express their Gratitude on Thanksgiving Day
Every year on Thanksgiving Day someone will ask you what you are grateful for. This is fitting. At its heart, Thanksgiving is a holiday about celebrating life. It is about remembering the things that are truly important and cherishing the special people in our lives…
Read More4 Ways to Reinvent Holiday Traditions to Fit Your Lifestyle
For many, the holidays are a time of tradition and ritual. At this time of year we often fall back on the celebration habits we have formed over time. Read on for ideas of how to reinvent holiday traditions in ways that serve you…
Read MoreRedesigning Holiday Traditions to Fit Your Life Now
Once upon a time, in a log cabin far, far away, snuggled into 15 pristine acres of Vermont, I used to host Thanksgiving events fit for a Hallmark snow globe… It smells of cinnamon and mulled wine…
Read MorePros and Cons of Working in the Burgeoning Gig Economy After You Hit 60
When we were growing up, we used the term “gig” in the context of musicians – so and so is doing a gig tonight at such and such a club. In fact, the term was first coined by jazz musicians…
Read MoreHow a Trip to Vietnam Helped Me Feel Gratitude and Fulfillment as a Boomer Woman
My first travel memory comes from the time when I was eight. My parents, who embraced the love of travel when they were newly married in the early 1930s, introduced my brother…
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