WomanWorthy

Aging Artfully, Japanese-Style

The Japanese cherry blossom season comes to a close in Washington, D.C. this week, after more than a century of bountiful beauty, compelling me to take a closer look at aging artfully, Japanese-style.

Be A Traveler, Not a Tourist!

It's Spring...the threat of COVID seems to be on the wane...If you're thinking about traveling internationally, whether again or for the first time, why not consider traveling solo and independently?  Yes, of course you can do it after 60, and it offers so many rewards -- if, of course, you want to be a traveler, not a tourist!

Adapting to Technology

Ever think, "If I have to meet more technological challenge, I'm going to scream!"? Whether techie or techno-phobe, this just might be worth a listen! 

Volunteering: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Volunteering can be very rewarding, but it comes with its downside, too.  As Joni Mitchell put it, I've looked at it from both sides, and found the good and the bad -- and indeed, the ugly. Real talk about volunteering in this episode!

It’s Time to End This: Platonic Break-Ups

Breaking up is hard to do  -- and sometimes, it's the non-romantic ones that are the hardest.  Whether you're on the receiving or the initiating end, there's something for you in this episode of WomanWorthy:  Real Talk About Real Issues for Women Over 60.

Crowns and Crones: Breaking the Bias

This week observes  U.N. International Women's Day, whose theme this year is "Breaking the Bias".  In my new podcast, we focus on biases against crowns and crones, and meet one woman who celebrates both!

Scams: A closer look at who’s who, and why

Many of us have been bingeing on movies about scammers.  Who does it, and why?  Who makes the "best" victims?  Yup, it's us -- older women, especially if we're smart!

Creativity

Is it true that we lose creativity as we age?  Can we learn it?  Is it important to have it when we're older?  Exploring the what, why and how of creativity in this episode of Woman Worthy:  Real Talk About Real Issues for Women Over 60.

A Valentine program: Dating, Sex and Love after 60

Whether you're over 60 and single or long-time married, these perspectives on dating, sex and marriage are for you!  Warning:  There is some frank talk and explicit language.

Can You Come Out and Play?

Friendships after  60 -- Thoughts on how they're different from when we were younger, and how we might end some, maintain others, and make new ones.