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4 Myths About River Cruises that Stop People from Setting Sail

By Margaret Manning March 07, 2016

When you think about the word “cruise,” what images pop into your mind? Read More

5 Reasons Viking River Cruises Are an Amazing Value

By Sixty and Me February 17, 2016

Ok, let’s get this out of the way. Viking river cruises aren’t cheap. In fact, for most of us, saving for a luxury river cruise is a multi-year process. Read More

Could the Benefits of Laughter Include Stronger Friendships?

By Margaret Manning February 05, 2016

By now, you’re probably heard that the benefits of laughter include stress relief and an increase in positivity. Laughter therapy is even used in some hospitals to reduce pain. But, did you know that laughter may also be able to help you build stronger relationships? It’s true! Let me explain. Read More

6 Ways River Cruises Are Unlike Anything that You Will Experience on the Ocean

By Margaret Manning January 14, 2016

There is a certain reverence with which a ship’s crew looks at the ocean. It is powerful, exciting and unpredictable. Rivers are something different entirely. They are still powerful, but, it is a quiet power. They are exciting, yet refined. Read More

6 Life-Changing New Year’s Resolutions for Women Over 60

By Margaret Manning December 26, 2015

If there’s one characteristic that many women over 60 seem to possess in abundance, it’s our sense of resilience and dynamism. Women over 60 have witnessed massive changes in society and in ourselves during the course of our lives.

As we approach another New Year, it’s time to take stock of what else we might like to change in our lives by setting some New Year’s resolutions. Read More

This Thanksgiving, it’s Time to Put on Your Red Shoes and Dance

By Joan Frances Moran November 25, 2015

Thanksgiving is a time for sharing our gratitude with the world.

It is also an opportunity for personal reflection. As we give thanks for the many wonderful people, places and things in our lives, we can learn about ourselves and our values. Read More

Collecting is One of the Best Hobbies for Women Over 50

By Margaret Manning November 24, 2015

If you have followed Sixty and Me for a while, you may be surprised to see me posting an article on why “collecting things” is such an amazing hobby for older women. After all, I’ve spent much of the last decade simplifying my life. Read More

Senior Tours: 6 Once in a Lifetime Trips to Take in Your 60s

By Sixty and Me November 14, 2015

As we enter our 60s, we women realize that we have had many “once in a lifetime” experiences. Perhaps we’ve raised children or been present at the birth of a beloved grandchild. Maybe we’ve started a business or found profound fulfillment in volunteering to help others. Read More

Want to Get More from Life After 60? Love, Explore and Create!

By Margaret Manning November 11, 2015

Not so long ago, life after 60 was supposed to be a time of “aging gracefully.” After years of productive work, both inside and outside of the office, women were expected to retire to a life of quiet contemplation.

Well, judging by my conversations with the other women in the Sixty and Me community, this really isn’t our generation’s style! Read More

My Cooking Holiday in Italy: New Tastes, New Friends and New Perspectives

By Margaret Manning October 18, 2015

There are some memories from my childhood that I find particularly strong and emotional. One is watching my mom prepare mince pies at the holidays. They always tasted delicious and I would sometimes burn my tongue on the hot filling in my eagerness to take that first bite. She was a great cook! Read More