

So....are you a Jackhammer or a Hummingbird? Finding your Groove after 60
When it comes to knowing what lights us up, my bestie is a Jackhammer. I’m a Hummingbird.
Author Elizabeth Gilbert (yes, the Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert) tells us that there are two kinds of passion-seekers looking to lead lives of purpose. Some of us are Jackhammers, and some of us are Hummingbirds.
Patty Lowell
6 days ago4 min read


Eyeglass Trends for Women Over 60: Frame Your Look, Not Your Age
Here’s the thing—glasses aren’t just for seeing. They’re a full-on style statement, as important as your favorite scarf or the shoes that make you feel unstoppable. Sticking with the same old frames for years can actually make you look older (and not in the wise, elegant way we want).
Updating your glasses is one of the fastest, easiest ways to refresh your look.
Patty Lowell
Sep 293 min read


Fall Fashion for 60+ Women – Would you Wear it Again?
Fall 2025 is basically raiding our old closets for a walk down a trendy Memory Lane. Designers have dusted off the plaid skirts, slouchy...
Patty Lowell
Sep 253 min read


Life Lessons I'm Finally Learning at 60! Women in Midlife Insights
When I crossed the threshold into my 60s, I hoped to be shifting into cruise control in a job that I enjoyed and with an eye focused on...
Patty Lowell
Sep 34 min read


Friendship after Retirement: Staying Close across the Miles
Here are a few ways I've discovered to keep faraway friends close.
Patty Lowell
Aug 253 min read