Writing Your Memoir Is Easier Than You Think
I’ve heard it many times in my classes: Your family and friends want you to write your memoir. They say you’ve had an interesting life, and you have such great stories to tell. They want it all in writing for their kids, your grandkids. But who has the time?
Read MoreShangri-la Your Way: Seven Ideas for Living Paradise on Earth
I’m intrigued by the mythical land of Shangri-la – that magical location that symbolizes perfection. James Hilton talked about it in his 1933 novel, Lost Horizon, and song lyrics have referenced that idyllic place where you experience a perpetual…
Read More7 Best Wedge Haircuts for Women Over 60
Wedge haircuts for women over 60 are a timeless and versatile hairstyle choice that continues to capture the hearts of those seeking a chic and manageable look as they enter their senior years. This classic haircut, characterized by its graduated layers…
Read MoreLet’s Fall into Reading with These 12 Titles
Where did October and November go? Disappeared into 11 books, most of them worth considering for your book stack. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Read MoreDitch the Alcohol and Freshen Up Your Looks!
Alcohol is linked to 7 types of cancer and more than 60 diseases. Earlier this year, Canada reduced its “low risk” guidelines to just two drinks a week. The WHO states that to be healthy we should not drink any alcohol at all…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Live a Creative Life in Midlife and Beyond?
When you ask women over 50 what it means to be “creative,” you get a treasure trove of insight. When you use Julia Cameron’s book, It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond, as a roadmap…
Read More“Older Girl” Trend Isn’t Everywhere but Maybe It Should Be!
As a woman over 70 who attended the 1977 National Women’s Conference, challenged her first employer for equal pay, dutifully wore sneakers with her suits while storming the halls of capitalism in the 1980s and later published as a feminist scholar…
Read MoreI Used to Be Scared of Driving But Am Now Wising Up!
I can’t think of any other physical activity in life which regularly pairs teenagers with the elderly other than driving. Every day, on superhighways and rural roads alike, cohorts of every age demographic follow, pass, and turn, without regard…
Read More14 Beautiful Celebrity Women Over 60
Women over 60 are thriving and living full lives. It used to be that actresses stopped being cast for movie roles as they got older, and musicians lost credibility once they passed a certain age. Thankfully, these industries have changed, and women…
Read More7 Best Travel Shoes for Older Women
Travel is a timeless passion that knows no age limit, and women over 60 are proving that adventure has no expiration date. As mature travelers embark on journeys filled with new experiences, cultures, and destinations, one essential element…
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