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Our Talk With Octogenarian Author Frances Mayes
Her books made all of us want to be 'Under the Tuscan Sun.'
By Robin Kall
January 9, 2025
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What I Vowed Never to Do — Until This Happened
Here's what changed everything.
By Michele Weldon
, January 9, 2025
4 Min Read
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Do These 4 Simple Things to Be Happier in 2025
With these tips, you can create a lifetime of joy.
By Janice Kaplan
, December 19, 2024
5 Min Read
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Why Hallmark Channel Movies Should Showcase Older Actors
I am an older actress and this is the story I want to pitch.
By Kathryn Leigh Scott
, December 19, 2024
5 Min Read
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What I Truly Love Most About Being in My 60s
Getting older has taught me that every age is the best age yet.
By Christine Schoenwald
, November 14, 2024
4 Min Read
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As I Grow Older, Here's How My Fashion Choices Are Changing — Big Time
It's happening with a lot of other older women, too.
By Lynn Schnurnberger
, November 7, 2024
5 Min Read
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Anne Lamott Reflects on Turning 70 and What Life's All About
The famous author has just released her 20th book.
By Anne Lamott
, October 24, 2024
5 Min Read
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It’s Never Too Late and You’re Never Too Old to Do Almost Anything
Then again, don't we need to be realistic as we move up in years?
By Bette Ann Moskowitz
, October 17, 2024
3 Min Read
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I Felt Afraid All the Time … Until I Did This  
Here's how to understand your fears-and push through them.
By Jan Tuckwood
, October 10, 2024
4 Min Read
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What Happened When I Broke Out of My Comfort Zone
Why older women need new experiences to wake up their brains.
By Janice Kaplan
, September 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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How to Truly Get Over Feeling Invisible as You Age
I have to admit that I no longer attract a certain gaze.
By Laura Pritchett
, September 12, 2024
4 Min Read
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