“It takes balls to keep growing
after you’ve grown up.”
I moved to New York, by choice, at age 60 and didn’t know a soul. I did it all and all by myself. I found it so exhilarating. Discovering new places and new places and new people gets my endorphins flowing and my solo dates helped me become a citizen of the city and I made a few great friends along the way. COVID brought that all to a screeching halt and when we got to the other side, it seemed like my light and the light of the city had dimmed. I stopped going out and since I work from home, let's just say I wasn't having that much fun. So here I am, back in the saddle, Not just exploring but committed to making sure my fourth chapter - and yours- are exciting, invigorating and fun!
The story of how I got here
AARP, do you know us at all? A Hilarious Take on Their Mixed Messages
When you hit 50 (or they hear a rumor you might be nearing it), AARP comes knocking like an overenthusiastic neighbor armed with pamphlets and promises of senior savings. “Join us!” they say. “We’ve got discounts, we’ve got perks, we’ve got...hearing aids?”