First Impressions – How Important Are They for You?
‘First Impressions’ is a hot topic if Google Search or the number of results on Amazon.com is anything to go by. The information online and in books, as we would expect, is aimed largely at those under the spotlight, those who feel the need to make a good…
Read MoreFinding Love After 60 – Advice from the Sixty and Me Community
Dating over 60 is a major topic of discussion and curiosity for women in the Sixty and Me community – and with good reason. Many women over 60 are embarking on a new stage of life with different relationship statuses…
Read MoreA Recipe for Radically Reinventing Yourself in Midlife
Are you in the market for a seismic shake-up that re-calibrates you from the inside out? Something more lasting than a new purse, a different hair color, the latest raw food or green juice diet? About the time we reach our fifties, awareness shifts…
Read MoreNew York – A Great Place for a Second Birthday Party
Get your kicks when you’re 66! That’s been the mantra I began singing over two months ago when I first decided to celebrate my birthday throughout the month of August. At this mature point in my life, I get to celebrate as frequently as I choose…
Read More6 Important Lessons We Can Learn from Our Grandchildren
They were gently placed in my waiting arms with the most selfless of acts. I am certain that my children, their parents, only wanted to hold them tightly to themselves, these amazing new bundles of pink blessings. But they knew my need to touch them…
Read MoreWhy Brooches Are Hot When It Comes to Fall Fashion for Women Over 60
Since the weather has started to take a turn for the somewhat cooler temperatures, we are beginning to wear more layers, jackets and coverings. And a great way to add some fun and excitement to these pieces is with one or all of your brooches!
Read MoreAnxiety in Women Over 60: Spot It and Conquer It Today!
Mental health issues are not uncommon as we age, and anxiety can be among the most common challenges to well-being we face as women over 60. Anxiety may occur in isolation or in conjunction with depression and cognitive decline…
Read MoreHow Floor Sitting Can Help You Age in Place (You Can Keep Your Furniture!)
Do you have a favorite armchair or sofa? A cozy place to while away lazy Sunday afternoons with a juicy book, a cup of tea, and a pile of cookies. You’re not alone! But imagine if, instead, the floor became your new best friend – offering you not only comfort…
Read MoreWhat Advice Would You Give Your 20-Year-Old Self?
This year, our daughter got us started on writing the answers to some questions about our lives through a program called “Storyworth.” I know there are several versions of this service out there but basically, you get email questions weekly…
Read MoreThe Very Odd Story of the Cat in the Shower
It was a very ordinary night. I was undertaking a very ordinary activity. I had gone into the bathroom to get my pyjamas, which were hanging on the back of the door. My mind was completely elsewhere, as minds can be when you’re doing a routine task…
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