The old adage, you get what you pay for, may be true for appliances but it often doesn’t appl…
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When it’s hot and humid we want salads and dishes that are light, healthy, and easy to prepar…
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You may have had granita before—a crunchy frozen dessert that also can be served as a palate …
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Why are lip stains so perfect for women over 60? Unlike most lipsticks and glosses, they don&#…
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Can you, a woman over 60, join the Birkenstock craze wirhout looking frumpy? Yes, and we show…
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If you read only one book this summer let it be 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go by Marcia…
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Is your garden bursting with tomatoes and peppers? Or do the mounds of colorful veggies at the farmers market make you go weak in the knees, crying out for creativity in the kitchen? The Pyrenees hear...
I had not planned on writing about Dijon — until I received a generous pot of seeded mustard from friends who had recently visited France. This triggered my curiosity to learn more about the tow...
Once we reach 60, we’ve heard all the common claims about keeping fit. There’s “no pain, no gain” (not true); “feel the burn” (not necessary); “al...
As an American who grew up during the Vietnam War, the cities of Hanoi, Danang and Saigon evoke images of combat troops, Vietcong tunnels, and Henry Kissinger trying to broker a peace agreement. For w...
Walking is as English as shepherd’s pie. Read Jane Austin or Thackeray. Being invited for a walk was akin to throwing open the doors to one’s boudoir. According to Ramblers.org, an...
If you are planning a trip to Paris, think about spending a day out of town. Few pastimes are more enjoyable than wandering through France’s many charming towns and villages. Don’t...
London is always awe-inspiring but, after a few days in the city, you may want to get out and take a day trip into the countryside. There are endless possible destinations, but if you have not been to...
Coastal grandma style, the fashion concept that consists of, for the most part, breezy linens and soft, neutral colors, is the perfect look for women over 60. It’s light, it’s cool, itR...
There is probably no beverage that entices the palate on a hot summer day as much as a cool glass of sweet-tart lemonade. It is the drink of fair grounds, carnivals, porch swings, southern hospi...
Many sixty-plus women don’t travel by themselves because they’re worried about safety, costs, or feeling lonely. I’ve been a solo traveler ever since my college backpacking ...
There’s something about summer that is so conducive to reading a book. Whether you are on the porch or on a towel on the sand, a book is the perfect summer treat—and one that you probabl...
It’s hot out there. How do we put our best face forward with the temperatures at record highs and the humidity soaring? It’s the rare beauty product that works effectively at this t...
