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Pivot Points – Knowing When to Make the Turn

    I love this mug I got from the former "O" store in Chicago.  I love drinking coffee from it and thinking about my "what's next".  Life's journey certainly hasn't been a straight line.  People look at me and think, "She's got it made.  What a success!" If they only knew. This Harvard MBA … Continue reading Pivot Points – Knowing When to Make the Turn

The Benefits of Vitamin D – Get Outside!!

Yikes!!! It's the middle of August already.  Where has the summer gone?? You know I have been and will STAY on my soapbox about getting in exercise.  30 minutes of something 5 days a week.  Well, here in Chicago, we gotta make hay while the sun shines, because before you know it, Mother Nature will … Continue reading The Benefits of Vitamin D – Get Outside!!

Business Friends Who Celebrate Women and Life

Fresh Flowers.  Fresh Fruit.  Fresh Vegetables.  Old Friends.  That's what you find early in the morning at the Farmer's Market.   What a way to Celebrate Life! Here you see me with the legendary Hedy Ratner.  Doesn't she sizzle?  Well, she really does is so many ways.  She's 77 (!), rides her bike regularly and is … Continue reading Business Friends Who Celebrate Women and Life

Exercise can lift your Spirits, lift your Thoughts, lift your Butt!

As Nike says, JUST DO IT! I can't tell you how much working out can help you FEEL better.  It really does lift your spirits and your thoughts.  When you put on your favorite song, rock to the rhythm and move to the beat outside or on equipment, boy, what a feeling of power, of … Continue reading Exercise can lift your Spirits, lift your Thoughts, lift your Butt!

OWN YOUR SIZZLE!

Hey Everyone!  How have you been?  I've missed you!  As many of you know, I'm getting my footing back after losing my Mom and want to thank you again for all the support and love.  It's so important to have people around you who understand the journey, know your heart and accept you even when … Continue reading OWN YOUR SIZZLE!

Stress Does Not Sizzle. It Fries.

Hi Everyone!  Thanks so much for being patient with me and my postings.  Hope you like the new logo for Sizzling After 60! This has been a challenging time...Mother's Day was both wonderful and challenging.  My kids were just terrific.  Yet, as you can imagine, I missed my Mom terribly.  It was my first without … Continue reading Stress Does Not Sizzle. It Fries.

Step Into His Will – With Just Enough Light for the Step You’re On

As we approach Easter Sunday, I've been reflecting... Sometimes I don't know which direction to take.  Sometimes, the road looks hard.  Sometimes, I want to just curl up with the remote and surf Netflix. I'm sure Tiger Woods felt that way over these last ten years.  But he didn't give up, and look where he … Continue reading Step Into His Will – With Just Enough Light for the Step You’re On

Drink Your Water in a Martini Glass

As warm weather approaches, many of us are focusing more intently on our health and work out routines.  Summer is coming!  I know I'm making a real effort to eat right and work out consistently.   Also, drinking more water is key. I've found that finding an attractive vessel for my water helps me drink more.  … Continue reading Drink Your Water in a Martini Glass

Create your Own History

You are doing it whether you realize it or not. We are in Women's History Month now, and because of the recent loss of my Mom, I reflect often on the lessons, wisdom and joy she gave me.  In doing so, I also recognize that like many women, she created history.  It wasn't widely celebrated … Continue reading Create your Own History

Saluting Debbie Allen – and the Power of Asking for What you Want

As we celebrate Black History Month, I'm honored to salute a woman who is truly Sizzling After 60 and has been making history for a LOOOONNG time, Debbie Allen.  This new article in Elle Magazine says it all--"Debbie Will Determine": https://www.elle.com/culture/a26360352/debbie-allen-greys-anatomy-interview/?fbclid=IwAR2-L8OA90xoksXqvazS_exvtkbTMKyezYYxrlwjr7WUgAdUDgiph68O7-M Photo by Emily Shur for Elle Debbie has been a trailblazer for years.  Her … Continue reading Saluting Debbie Allen – and the Power of Asking for What you Want