How to Be Happy with Life’s Imperfections
The outfielders dropped fly balls, pitches soared over home plate, and the shortstop hurled a throw into the dugout. As we watched our beloved Astros play baseball…
Read MoreWhat Can We Do to Help: Virtual Volunteering in Quarantine
From my “virtual headquarters” at home in California, I’ve been in touch with friends around the world from: England, India, Nicaragua, Israel, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Germany, and across the US…
Read MoreStuck at Home? 20 Things to Do if You’re Trying to Avoid the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Over Age 60
Up until now, I’ve haven’t written too much about the coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak. But, after much soul-searching, I decided that I had an obligation to help all of you to get through this difficult time…
Read More6 Amazing Types of Women I Met On My Viking Star Mediterranean Cruise
I recently had the amazing opportunity to travel with Viking Cruises on a Mediterranean adventure. It was called Journey to Antiquities! It explored the ancient civilizations of the western world, visiting Italy, Sicily, Greece and Turkey. Here was our itinerary!
Read More6 Ways to Keep Yourself Occupied During Lonely Moments in Your 60s
Much has been written about loneliness in recent months – and not just about the elderly who find themselves alone in later life. Read More
Why Being a Craftpreneur is Perfect for Older Adults… and How to Succeed
Do you have a passion for knitting, crochet, soap making, woodworking, metalworking, photography, painting or sewing? Are you looking to make a little extra money in the years leading up to – or during – retirement? Then, being a craftpreneur may be for you! Read More
The Surprising Benefits of Having an Organized Purse or Handbag… and How to Do it!
It’s called a purse if you’re American and a handbag if you’re English, like me. But whatever name you call it, most women carry one, and it usually contains far more items than they ever need. Read More
Blending Technology with Older Traditions to Preserve Memories
Not so long ago, the way to hold onto memories was to create photo albums and scrapbooks. Today most people use apps like Facebook and tag their photos. Online backups keep photos safe indefinitely. I could go on, but you get the idea. Read More
A 5-Step Plan for Adopting Healthy Habits After 60
Many people have trouble swapping unhealthy habits for healthy ones. It may be easy to start strong then fade away and eventually call it a failure. Or maybe it’s hard to even get started. Read More
4 Ways We Can Infuse Our Lives with Purpose After 60
Our life’s worth. Value. Purpose. Maybe that conjures images of grandeur, of heroism, of large impact. But I know the worth of a life can also be found in quiet ways, small moments, simple gestures. Read More