I wrote a post about Tips to Live to a Ripe Old Age but then watched a five-part series called “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” with Dan Buettner on Netflix. I’ve been fascinated by the Blue Zones and his writings ever since I started this blog in 2012. If you haven’t seen the series yet, I highly recommend it. I’ve written many posts on the topic of longevity as … [Read more...]
How the Japanese Concept of Ikigai Can Add Purpose and Balance to Your Life
I originally wrote this post about the Japanese concept of Ikigai on Sixty and Me but wanted to repost it here as I feel it is important to improving one's quality of life and longevity. Are you doing what you love and have a purpose that propels you to get up in the morning and pursue it? It’s believed that having a reason for being will extend your longevity and help you … [Read more...]
Why I Love My Amazon Prime Membership
The Amazon platform has become the go-to shopping site for just about everything on the planet and is so convenient. It’s amazing how many items we have in our homes that were either purchased on Amazon or are available there when we need them. You can get deliveries 7 days a week and its trucks show up in the remotest of places. I particularly love my Amazon Prime … [Read more...]
13 Ways Women Can Achieve Success After 50
Do you ever feel like you didn’t reach your full potential in life or maybe had a few successes but didn’t hit it out of the ballpark? As we age, we begin to think of what we could have done to achieve success. It’s never too late to make a difference and just because you are older doesn't mean you are relegated to working as a greeter at Walmart. Just look at Norman Lear … [Read more...]
Where to Find the Best Art Experiences in America
Immersive events and other interactive art experiences are becoming more and more popular these days. Appreciating art is not limited to simply walking into a museum or gallery. Some venues host full-on happenings that can blow your mind. Linda Fischbach is a research librarian, art authority, and founder of ArtPrivee.org which is a directory of the finest private art … [Read more...]
