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

3 Ways to Maintain the Allure of Confidence in your 60s

As published in Sixty and Me 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

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).

Anxious About Aging? Get Rid of the Fears

Are you anxious about aging? Don’t be. I recently read David Bowie’s quote and smiled: “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” I’m being mindful of that mantra every day of my

How Much Does Your Emotional Baggage Weigh?

The Greek god Zeus is a prominent patron of June because he is an archetype of light, clarity, power and strength – all themes found in the month of June. Zeus is also a symbol of summer. (Known as the

8 Ways Toward Better Communication

When it comes to communication, we all tend to think we’re pretty good at it. Truth is, even those of us who are good communicators aren’t nearly as good as we think we are. This overestimation of our ability to

5 Ways to Leave a Great Legacy

The discussion of leaving a legacy has come up in conversation lately among my friends and family. Most of my friends are almost or just past mid-century age, and my sons and daughters in law are almost 40 years old

Stay Resilient As You Age

Your ability to stay resilient, visible and relevant as a sentient and powerful being in the world around you as you is the key to aging. But have you ever wondered what it was like to be invisible? I have,

The Power of Resilience: Don’t Give Up, Boomers

The story for the Boomer generation is carrying forward a challenging story about resilience. Boomers have lived through decades of change, from early post war years to the most unimaginable technological advances; from carbon paper to computer print outs; from crinoline

Yoga: It Only Takes One To Practice

Yoga is not only a physical practice, but it is a spiritual practice as well. It is through my yoga practice that I am more able to stay present, to stay internally balanced, and to enjoy good health and a

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