Music Man: A Life Devoted to Mahler:
April 21, 2016
For many, retirement means having more time to finally explore a life-long passion. For a lucky few, that kind of passion is a primary focus throughout life. Henri-Louis De La Grange is one of those lucky few. His devotion to Gustav Mahler, both his life and music, has led La…
It Keeps You Running: Senior Athletes Run The Boston Marathon:
April 21, 2016
Need something to motivate you to get on the treadmill this morning? The news out of Boston is that 7 seniors over the age of 80 completed this week’s Boston Marathon. Among the over 80 crowd was first place finisher Yoko Nakano of Tokyo, completing her 22nd marathon since she…
Artistic Endeavors: A Creative Online Place for Women Over Sixty:
April 14, 2016
Women of a certain age sometimes feel invisible. Their work life is often undervalued. Their children are grown and independent. Their stories are often absent from popular culture. Yet at the same time women are frequently entering a creative and rich period of their lives after age 60. To capture their…
In The Groove: Riff With This 77 Year Old Female Blues Guitarist:
April 14, 2016
Some of us have never quite let go of the fantasy of being a rock star and jamming with some of the greatest. For 77 year old Beverly Watkins, that life has been reality. As a pioneering female blues guitar player, Beverly has toured the country with some of the…
Living Without Regrets: Catch a Ride With The Oldest Female Skydiver:
April 6, 2016
While in this day and age there’s nothing so remarkable about reaching the age of 82, not all 82 year olds are alike. Take the case of 82 year old Dylis Price, the world record holder for the oldest female skydiver. Not only is she a lovely, articulate woman who…