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Last night, the Democratic convention wrapped up and Hillary Clinton officially became the party’s candidate. Now that the primaries are behind us, we can look forward to hearing both candidates share their vision for the country and the wider world. Join us as we discuss the close of the Democratic convention, a 102-year-old delegate’s opinion on this year’s election, Angela Merkel’s decision not to change Germany’s refugee policy, despite the recent attacks that have shaken her country and a feel-good story about the importance of exercise. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

Values are so important in every aspect of our lives. As the Republican and Democratic conventions draw to a close, most Americans say that they want to support a candidate who shares their values. In the wider world, it is possible to see the conflicts that we are facing as a clash of values. Even getting the most from life after 60 relies, in part, in cultivating positive values in ourselves. Join us as we discuss the economic crisis in Venezuela, the latest from the Democratic convention, a good news story about an elephant being freed from chains after 30 years and much more! Oh, and today is Milk Chocolate Day, so, why not treat yourself to a little something special? Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

Few people have captured the imagination of the world more strongly than Princess Diana. Of course, famous people aren’t just icons. They are also mothers and fathers, sons and daughters. In today’s media-obsessed culture, this is more important to remember than ever. Recently, her son, Prince Harry, spoke about her death and the grieving process in general. His words are important for anyone who has lost someone close to them. Join us as we discuss Hillary Clinton’s official nomination as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, the security situation in Europe and some fun facts about Helen Mirren. I’ll also announce who won the cute little bag from Bali that I showed you yesterday. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

Today, the Democratic National Convention kicks off and it will be fascinating to see what kind of picture the party paints about the future of the United States. Join us as we discuss the decision by the International Olympic Committee to allow some Russian athletes to compete in the games, a potential trade deal between the UK and China, a story about the negative impact of working too hard and some crazy things that were acceptable in the 1960s. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

When Helen Mirren announced that she would be appearing in the upcoming film about illegal street racing, “Fast 8,” I was so excited. After all, after her amazing Top Gear performance, who wouldn’t want to see Dame Helen Mirren behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Huracan, McLaren 650S or Porsche 918 Spyder? Read More

Good morning! Today, I want to take a bit of a break from bad news and focus on feel-good stories that can help us to stay positive. Join us as we discuss Helen Mirren’s upcoming appearance in “Fast 8,” Richard Branson’s 66th birthday and a big announcement from Mick Jagger. We will also discuss a survey that, among other things, said that “Women over 47 should throw away their skinny jeans.” What nonsense! I’m so proud of the women in our community who are saying no to aging stereotypes and living life in their own way. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

When Richard Branson was born, on July 18, 1950, the first moon landing was almost exactly 19-years away. Fast-forward to 2016 and Branson’s company, Virgin Galactic, wants to democratize space travel. Ok, at $200,000 a flight, perhaps “democratize” is too strong a term. Read More

Good morning! One of the side-effects of all of the tragic news that we have been hearing about lately is that it makes us think more about our own lives. Have we done all of the things that we wanted to do? Have we told the people closest to us how much we care? As the people of France and Turkey begin the difficult process of healing, I want to start a conversation about how to avoid regrets after 60. Join me as we discuss the healing process in Nice and Turkey, Trump’s new VP choice, avoiding regrets, the story of an 86-year-old woman with 86 grandkids and much more! Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

Good morning! Today is Pandemonium Day, which seems strangely fitting, given everything that has been going in the world recently. In the United States, after much speculation, Donald Trump has said that he will announce his VP pick this Friday. In the UK, Theresa May has officially taken over as Prime Minister. In science news, NASA’s probe has sent back its first pictures of Jupiter. They are amazing, by the way! Join us as we discuss these stories, plus the situation in the South China Sea, the landing of Solar Impulse in Cairo and much more! I’ll also be announcing who won the magical French tea that I mentioned yesterday! Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

Welcome to a new week! I hope that you are doing well! Don’t forget that Mornings with Sixty and Me is YOUR show. So, please take the time to join the conversation in the comments section below. Read More