Getting Old Isn't What It Used To Be→

It's Monday morning the week of Thanksgiving and the news headlines are dominated with ISIS, the Syrian refugee crisis, other conflicts from around the globe and what folks will be eating for Thanksgiving. Needless to say I was both surprised and completely intrigued to read in the Washington Post a story on two women who are still working at the age of 102. Yes, you read that correctly. Mabel Sawhill is a cater and what's even more impressive is that she started her business at age 70. Our other fascinating woman is Marilee Shapiro Asher, an artist. When asked what their secrets were for living such a long life, Marilee noted she was intentionally selfish despite being twice married and having two children. Mabel on the other hand decided to never marry. As our life expectancies continue to expand, and whether a woman decides to marry or not, the likelihood of outliving a spouse is pretty high. Women need think about what they will do in the years following retirement. Just think, you retire in your 60's and you still might live an additional 40 years. What would you like to do in your second chapter of life?