I interviewed Becky Blue, who retired from nursing at 57. She began traveling the world at age 65, became an entrepreneur at 60, and is the author of “Turning: The Magic and Mystery of More Days.” She and her husband co-own the Jessup Cellars Winery in the Napa Valley city of Yountville, California Watch our video interview on YouTube, here. Here are highlights from … [Read more...]
Silver Savvy – A Shopping Website for People Over 60
I interviewed Laura Lynn Morrisey, founder of a website called SilverSavvy.com. It’s a shopping website with experts and information that caters to older people. Watch our video interview here. Below are highlights from our interview. Laura Lynn says: “We are all getting older and there is a lot of information out there and perceptions about older people that I don’t … [Read more...]
6 Beauty and Fashion Blunders That Make You Look Older
We may be "elderly" over 60 but that doesn’t mean we have to look that way. I wrote a post about how we can look like old ladies in terms of health and fitness, but this post is about how our fashion and beauty choices will also make us look old. Watch my video that describes 6 beauty and fashion mistakes we make as we age. These are highlights from my video. Below … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Easing into Fall
Fall is officially upon us, but we can't always tell the difference here in Los Angeles. We experienced extreme heat for a few weeks, which usually continues into September and October, but it's been pleasant for the last week or two. I'm hoping it stays that way. I had to get a new car last week because someone decided to run into my 2007 Prius for no reason. I am perfectly … [Read more...]
What Women Over 50 Need to Know About Estate Planning
Turning fifty is a milestone event, especially for women the world over. It’s often a transition point when nests empty, careers change, and priorities shift. It inspires a decade of renewal, a desire to reflect on your life and consider the road ahead. It is the golden moment for estate planning. Although planning for the end of life appears to be morbid, estate planning … [Read more...]
