Celebrating holidays are often difficult and awkward, especially with blended families and strangers. One of the quirkiest Thanksgiving holidays I attended happened in the early 80s. I had recently moved with my two sons from Las Vegas to La Jolla, California. Because I had no family for the holiday, I was invited to dine with […]
5 Helpful Steps to Creating A Fulfilling Future
How often do you think about creating your third act? If you are my age, days ago turning 76, you might think about it more often than not. You’re comfortable now, and yet, you somehow feel that there will be a few adjustments or changes in your future. After all, this is your third act, […]
Travel in Bhutan
Bhutan – A Country That Measures Happiness It was the call of Tiger’s Nest Monastery high in the Himalayas that captured my imagination. The country of Bhutan called me for a number of reasons, most importantly, because its gross national product is happiness. You can’t beat that idea! Bhutan is also a country which blends […]
5 Ways to Live With Joy as a Single Older Woman
As published in Sixty and Me I’ve been single for the last 17 years. I got married in 1964, when I was 20 years old. I was married for 18 years (really, 15 years because that is when we separated). And then, after that, I had a relationship with a significant other for 17 years. […]
The Allure of Confidence
The most alluring attribute a woman can possess is confidence. Confidence turns heads, makes easy introductions, and can stop the world in its tracks. I just spent a week’s vacation with two of my grammar school chums. I hope some of the women in the SixtyandMe community have also had engaging girlfriend vacation time. Each […]
5 Ways to Modify Your Yoga Practice as You Age
As published in The Huffington Post, March 25, 2015 I had an epiphany moment over a year ago concerning my yoga practice and aging. I was teaching one of my many yoga flow classes during the week, still in great health and physical shape for 70 and thinking how grateful I was that I didn’t […]
Could Mindfulness Be The Key to the Fountain of Youth?
As published in the Huffington Post: 12/1/14 I had an experience 10 years ago that I still think about when I go into a department store. My best friend and I were at the makeup counter and no one would wait on us. “It’s our age,” she said to me with disdain. “Our age? We’re […]