What an inspiration! I love the way you've moved around, changed careers, and adjusted yourself to the changes. I've spent my whole life moving and as my mother used to say "Make each new place your home as though you'll be there for life, even if you're staying for only one night." I love your positivity, Margaret-like a breath of fresh air!
agree. yes, thank you Margaret you are so inspiring, and absolutely your positivity is for sure a breath of fresh air. I feel Blessed that I found you 7-8 years ago. Thank you Margaret from the bottom of my heart for all you do. I didn't know back then how much we, Women 60 and over needed your voice, your inspiration, love and compassion. God Bless you. xx ❤️
This journey is like the astronauts: One small step for Margaret; one giant leap for womanhood. Your love for us is a reflection of ours for you. Maybe "The man in the Moon" is really a woman? Onward, voyager!
Hello. I am 71.. I have been on my own as a single mom of three children since I was 34. Raise my children alone, and it was very difficult. I am still on my own in my own home. There are so many women that are by themselves, and it always feels like we are, unusual and out of place in this world. But there are actually so many of us. I love hearing your story I would love to hear more. You are a strong, brave woman that has learned to take care of yourself.
Thank you for telling us what has made you YOU. I’m 10 years older than you, and have lead a very different life from yours. But there are times that serendipity has played a big part in my life story too. When I meet older people, I always try to remember that they weren’t always this age, and they, too, have a story to tell. Thanks you for sharing yours. Hugs!
Wonderful life full of highs and lows! You’re brave, amazing, and inspiring. I’m at the beginning of my 60th year. Will turn 60 in November and I feel so lucky to have found this community!💕
Thank you for sharing your story, dear Margaret. Please know that you are not obliged to answer any questions that are too personal or upsetting. I hope you share only as much as you want and ignore the impertinent people. Hugs and Love.
I can't find words to express how great it is to know you, even though it's virtual. Once, on the bus, a very old man said to me, in heavily accented English: "Senora -- may you be blessed all the days of your life." I don't even remember why he said it or if I did something to deserve it. I simply remember a blessing from a stranger. If I have it in me to send the same to you, it's yours!
Margaret, I am enjoying your story so much! Strangely, our stories are somewhat similar. I'm 73, and started out as a young artist showing in a San Francisco Gallery through my 20s. In 1983 I moved up to Seattle, where I met and married an early Microsoft employee. He left Msft in the mid 80s and we started our own software company. I worked with him there, as vice president. Very sadly he passed away suddenly at age 53. That was in 2002. I live north of Seattle now in a nice house overlooking a lake.
You keep on building and rebuilding your life. Always curious, joyful, optimistic, through happy and less happy times… this is living, this is growing, and one is never too young or too old for that! Thank you for inspiring us.
Margaret I am so impressed in the way you never gave up - even in your times of difficulty. You continued to to grow and move forward through the years. Being the best mom you could be was also my greatest desire with my own children. However, I became a bit lost in all of that. After so many years of being there for them, I came to realize I'd lost myself. I'm 65 now, and still haven't found my next "adventure." But post pandemic, hoping to find my new "place" in life, soon. So eager to watch your Part 3! You are an inspiration!
Beth I do relate, raising my son on my own from 4 year's old, having left my husband, who had alcohol and rage issues. My son was my greatest motivator to escape this marriage. I wasn't going to have him grow up in this environment. The best thing back then that I did for my Son and for Me. Cheers!
OMGosh Margaret! Thank you so much for these inspirational videos! Just found you a few days ago and will be catching up on your positive strengthening supportive videos 🎉 YAY
You have been helping me so much. I have sold two townhomes and downsized twice and now live in a studio. I live in Bellingham and used to live in Seattle. I like living in small space. Want to change a rug in my studio and move furniture a bit. Love all the wisdom and ideas you have been sharing. Love you!
This is very interesting and fun to hear how sixty and me was started:) I joined years ago when I wasn’t sixty yet. You had so many helpful subjects and I enjoyed all of it! Now, 8 days I’ll be 60! and still learning on this journey of life! I’m glad you and your son created “sixty and me” for the world to experience:) but especially for us 60 year olds!
Margaret I went through a painful divorce in 1992. I am 69 & ready to find true love again. Will I find true love again because I am very lonely & haven't made love to a woman since 1993 & a part of me is missing & I need that soul mate to live with me & love me for the rest of my life. Gonna watch your videos & like this one. Your smile & confidence has got me out of depression. Thank you for helping me.
Hi, Margaret, I recently found Sixty and Me. I turned 62 on November 12th, by the way, happy belated birthday to you! Thank you for sharing your life's journey. It is amazing how your experiences led to this wonderful and inspiring website. It has been a blessing to me. I joined the Friendship Lounge and look forward to meeting everyone today. Talk to you soon.
Thank you very much for letting us into your story. I have always wondered if you were English or American as some American accents are very faint and it’s hard to tell. I look forward to your next episode.
Your sense of adventure is undeniably one of your largest encouragers. When a person has that desire for adventure, they are rather fearless. Because “setbacks” are part of the adventure. It’s not failure. So often women look at setbacks as failure. They’re not. They are educators. They teach us to continue on. It then diminishes the temptation to feel like a victim. You Margaret NEVER come across as a “victim.” And THAT is inspiring!!! Well done Margaret!!! You’ve lived well :)
OMG!! I, too, studied Comparative Religion! I can’t believe the similarities between you and me! I’m feeling so blessed to have found your channel!! I loved Part 1 of your story!
Thank you for sharing your story. You have had a fascinating life! I am now 59 and getting the correct diagnosis of autism. I am on the right medication and finally I do not feel depressed. My mom told me when I was little I wasn't smart but I was pretty and could find a man to take care of me. I am now free and can explore who I am without shame.
Hi Margaret, that was interesting life you’ve had , good opportunities did come your way an you took them good for you . Please only reveal what you find comfortable revealing . 🥰
Really enjoying your "Margaret's Story" videos. I think more than anything, you are an inspiration for so many women out there. Your story is relatable and lets everyone know they are not alone. We've all had our ups and downs, and how we deal with them and move on is something we can share and learn from each other! Bravo! Can't wait for Part III!! ; )
Wonderful journey! In life it’s not about the bumps along the road it’s how we manage around them! Sometimes we feel like we may never make it and then the magic takes place! Hopefully! Thank you again for sharing ! You are wonderful role model! Cheers!
Margaret, Hello I’ve been enjoying your channel for a few years now. I love all your content. Thank you for your story. What a fun life you have I totally enjoyed your story about yourself. Have a wonderful day 🌻🌸💐🤗
Loved this.I just turned 62 this summer and retired from my job of 23 years in retail.I am very interested in personal life experiences and how we all get to where we're at today.When we go through difficult things in life at the time we don't appreciate always what takes place but later on we see why we had to experience them.They make us who we are today.We should be better not bitter I tell myself all of the time.Bless you and until next time I hope you have an awesome week.Its Sunday September 4th here in beautiful British Columbia Canada.
I really love this series Margaret, your story really deserves to be told, and to be heard by a lot of people. And you're telling of it, is so beautiful and lovely, and inspiring! So often we hear celebrity stories but we don't really get to hear just people's stories, and it's really amazing, and your energy is so fun. This is really inspiring, it's bringing back memories for me of those days too. Can hardly wait for Part 3❤😊🌹
Thank you for sharing your life with us. You are so warm and personable. I love watching your channel. All of life's experiences, the hard ones too shape us to the person we are today. You inspire all of us to keep moving forward and finding joy in our situation. The best is yet to come.
I look forward to learning more of your story. Very interesting and inspiring. Yes, I believe you can sell anything. Wonderful woman! (Curious as to what happened in your second marriage.)
@@marilynharris4238 Absolutely. I think it is important to have a mindset of “serving” rather than “selling” and obviously Margaret has that great quality.
Dearest Margaret, I've moved 20 times since college. With eCh move, i grew met new friends and neighbors. Im retired now but still want to travel more and get a part-time job to stay busy. I love your life's journey. Your self confidence and positive attitude shows your on-line community we can all be like you. What a great mentor you are.
Margaret, it amazes me that our university & computer careers took a very similar trajectory & in the same era. I, too, studied comparative religions at university. (My professor had his students visit various religions & I read Kubler-Ross. I want to a memorable Hari Krishna gathering). I concurrently studied computer science & mathematics. During my career I worked for several of the big name computer corporations as my career progressed. Your story is fascinating & makes me see my own career in a new & interesting light. Thank you so much for sharing your life's story with us.
What a fascinating life you have. Thank you for sharing this. It seems you have been in the right place at the right time in the best way. And you are fearless to take on challenges many of us would’ve run from. Bravo!
We moved a lot when I was a kid. My father had a rule...if a box was not opened in two moves, it went straight into the trash, unopened. Wow, was my mother pissed when she found he had thrown away valuable antiques! Your stories are really interesting, and very appreciated. Thanks!
Margaret- I am a newish listener and I feel like I’m hearing from a friend when I listen to you. Thank you. As it happens, I was born in Detroit and moved to CO at 18! I am excitedly listening to the rest of your story to see if you are still in CO and what adventures you had.
Thank you Margaret for your warmth, passion, authenticity and transparency. A winning combination! Enjoy you and this beautiful community you’ve created so much💕
I’m enjoying your story and the work related and moving Experiences. Your decisions, Moves, family are all part of your story too. Really the emotional decisions and experiences are crucial in the telling of one’s life. It’s your story and you don’t need your families’ permission to tell your truth What happened with your second marriage? Surely this was a major turning point for you. You have left out all your personal feelings, decisions and what Makes you the person you now are. You certainly have had a wonderful series of work experiences. You are have drive and determination and deserve lots of credit for the life you have made for you and your family. Let’s hear what made you emotionally the wonderful woman you are.
Very interesting question Jean. Let me think about it. I honestly thought I was sharing a lot of my emotional experiences. My divorce was truly significant, but i am not comfortable sharing all the details for many reasons. I hope that did not leave too much out for you. My husband left me, we were divorced, he remarried. I was devastated. It took me many years to start breathing again. I lost trust. I went to some very dark places. But i think honestly the story is that i am one of the millions of women who get divorced and rediscover their new life, sometimes wanted to chat with everyone about it but in my case, I found leaving the sad memories in a private place was the best for moving forward. Thanks for understanding. The details are very personal and I hope you understand. i do mention a little more in the 3rd video which is scheduled for September 11. I won't ever tell stories about my children. I am very respectful of them and sharing details to 200,000 people is not in my character.
@@sixtyandme Margaret, thank you for sharing what you feel comfortable sharing. Keep trusting your instincts and heart. Yes, leave the sad memories in a private place. Been there. Moved on too✨Your story and your channel has blessed me. Blessings to you Margaret✨✨💫
@@sixtyandme Dearest Margaret, You have shared a lot of your emotional feelings…In Part 1 as you told us ..you shared many things you’d never talked about before. About your 2nd marriage simply just say “ my husband & I got a divorce in such & such date, he remarried” and move along. We do not have know the details. We don’t have to know the why’s!!!!! Share what you want. About your boys I couldn’t agree more w u they should be consulted it’s their story to share IMO. You have to draw to line some where with sharing your story if you don’t feel comfortable to talk abt certain thinks and ppl should respect for it. I’m enjoying learning getting to know you better. You are an amazing & inspirational woman. I have been following you from the start of your YT Channel. Thank for all you do! 🤗🥰
I agree with Margaret. She has certainly shared a lot of her emotional experience…go to Part 1. If all she missed was telling us is about what happened to her husband. She can simply just say ~ they got a divorce, such & such date, he remarried and that’s it. She can leave certain memories in a private place, as Cheryl says. And I couldn’t I agree more with her comment. Ta ta
Margaret, Thank you for sharing your story. I haven’t followed your channel for long and stumbled upon it somehow recently. Listening to your story thus far has really touched me, inspired me and given me hope. Thank you.
One of your first chats , Margaret, I first head. Wow girl... now we are 70 some. Today (2003 June)...you hold the minds and hearts of do many. Had to write this on a time deflect. Love 'ya Mags. From Canada with gratitude and Hollihocks! You amaze. And hearten Be blessed and catch you on all following and time line 2023. Kudos, Lady Mags... Barbara .
Hi Margaret, thank you for sharing your life story. You have always been so brave, confident and independent. You are definitely an inspiration to many of us. You are beautiful.
Wow, what a story, so far. I have always been impressed with you, but woman, you rock!! Thank you so much for sharing. This is beyond interesting and truly fun. Can’t wait for part 3!!!
Thank you for sharing your story. It resonates so much with my life and my story...Boy! have we had some growing pains!. I always say, things happen for a reason and they do. At the end I have learned so much and all these experiences makes us so much stronger than the Incredible Woman. Have a wonderful rest of the day!❤
I’m 63 and found you about a month ago. I love the way I feel after watching your videos. I’ve been having so much fun in the makeup isles at the drugstore. Can’t wait to get home and try the products. Thank you so much Margaret for sharing your story. You inspire me. I’m grateful.
Hi Barb. Thank you so much for your kind words and I think I did mention in the video that my husband and I separated because of his decision to want to move to another space with his life. The details are very personal and I hope you understand. i do mention a little more in the 3rd video which is scheduled for September 11.
@@lavenderperidot1359 No problem at all Lavender - i just listened to the third video which i prerecorded and which will be released on UA-cam next Sunday - so some of the answers are there. x
You are so amazing. All that you have done, all the places you've lived and changes you've been through. Thank you for sharing your life story, for all that you do and for this community. ❤
You are just incredible Margaret, so strong, brave and intelligent! What a life, so many experiences that didn't break you but made you the beautiful person you are ! Thankyou for sharing ! ♥️
Margaret! You ARE us! Take as long as you need to tell your story! Oh how I remember Furr's Cafeteria! Thank you for the stroll down my own memory lane! Have a wonderful rest of this weekend- Labor Day here in the states... Keep Yourself Well! 💚
You are the first person to ever say they knew furrs cafeteria :-) such a big part of my life. Thank you for sharing. I love having you in our community. Thank you so much.
@@sixtyandme we did not have a ton of money to spend on eating out when I first moved to Colorado Springs... Furr's was affordable... not the most healthy way to eat .. but it was a break from eating in all of the time! I love being a part of the community that you have so lovingly assembled! 💚☘️💚
I love to watch your videos! Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm turning 70 in February. I restarted my life in 2022. I don't have any close single friends to go out with so I started to go out and enjoy life by myself. It has been great! I've been going to concerts and other events. I hope to travel to Europe soon. 🤞
Wow Margaret. what an amazing life u’ve had so far🙂Thanks so much for sharing I always watch your Chanel but have never commented before. Shows how much your story has inspired me. Take care.xx
I am so enjoying your story and I love Sixty and Me. I've always wondered how you always come up with new topics and manage to keep everything so fresh and relevant. Staying positive is something I struggle with as I get older but you do it so beautifully. You are indeed an inspiration. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to this community!
Margaret, I’m really enjoying listening to your stories. It sounds as if you were in Boulder during a magical time. Yes! The creeks is gorgeous. I’ve only been there once,, but that was my favorite, walking along the creek, which is a beautiful trail and park. My other favorite is the gorgeous and wondrous tea house along the creek and where they hold the farmers market. I also enjoyed hearing about your love story and move to Seattle. How exciting! I’ve heard bits and pieces about your Seattle days before. During what I call the last Great Depression, I was (and remain) in the Seattle area and like ,any I was hit hard in spite of having my ducks in a row with low debt, savings, etc. That’s what happens when health and other challenges arise. One thing I’ve noticed in your story telling is that you say little to nothing about the losses. I knew you’d been married twice, but you skimmed over the end of the second marriage. What happened? We still don’t know about your brothers or what happened to your father. Did you reconnect with other family when you last returned to England? I ask because I see relationships as having the biggest impact on our lives. Yet, you’ve largely spoken about the impact of work relationships, which is awesome, but somehow feels incomplete. I appreciate your story telling and it is something that inspires me. Thank you!
HI Ana Maria - my relationships are quite private. The details are very personal and I hope you understand. i do mention a little more in the 3rd video which is scheduled for September 11.
@@sixtyandme Margaret, I absolutely understand and respect that. I wasn’t sure as I perceived it as an unevenness & incompleteness across relationships. Please excuse my boldness and don’t be offended. I think you have a lot to say in a compelling manner, so, of course, I want to hear it all. I look forward to part 3. 💕💕💕
Wow! Amazing, I was too was wondering about your Journey in Life at first, Your Life sounds so interesting and how you got Out of certain situations "Yes" Please do continue. :)
I listen late at night and enjoy your gentle grace and poise. Your kind, friendly demeanor and thoughtful words are very calming. Thank you and Blessings💖💖
Thank you for sharing your stories, Margaret. It’s endearing to know your life’s struggles & happy memories - taking us along on the path to how you became you! I turn 59 soon & can empathize & appreciate all that you have shared. Thank you from me & I’m sure so many others.
Margaret, this is like a novel I can’t put down. What a life so far. Fantastic~~maybe you should write a book and have your life made into a movie. I’m so intrigued, I want to hear much more. Thank you so much for sharing👏
No way. I can't believe this. Today I saw that you were going to answer questions about your life and I was interested. I love listening to you and over the years you've been like a friend to me. Today I found out that you went to the same high school as I did- Hazel Park. I graduated in 1970 so I was a freshman when you were a senior. I lived off West End just over the border into Ferndale and went to Webster Elementary. What a wild coincidence!
Deer wonderful Margaret, you are so special and buddhafull to be so open and honest and share from your heart and soul about yourself and your life and about your life’s history & story. Its very intimate and feels like such a privilege and honor to know a bit in depth about you and your life- and what molded & influenced &created such an incredibly wonderful amazing magical multi faceted dynamic compassionate spiritual brilliant creative, and beautiful outside and inside woman…💥YOU💥 thank you for sharing yourself with us, you are a true blessing and so beloved. And you have asked us for questions, and mine would be -what was your spiritual or religious life like growing up in your home as a child? I think you have had an extraordinary life & you are an extraordinary woman, and that you will continue to have an extraordinary life always and forever, and iam happy and greatful to always continue being a part of your 60 and me community for all of my years to come- i will be 73 in 11 days 🥰……..sending you love light joy health miracles and abundant blessings and a hug🤗 Elliea
😮 I took a Comparative Religions course in college and I LOVED IT! I knew there were many reasons why I love watching you. I subscribed to you on both my channels.
Very impressed you had the opportunity to work with Elizebeth Kübler-Ross. I was in nursing school (many, many years ago) when I learned about her and her work. You've had some amazing opportunities in your life, and certainly some not so amazing parts too. It is good to hear about the ups and the downs, so we know others have been through it too and we aren't alone with some difficult times. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you, Margaret, for sharing your life story. We are the same age. I discovered you after I retired in the summer of 2018 and had time to check out UA-cam. I subscribed then and have been enjoying your videos ever since.
Thank you Margaret, when I listen to you I learn something every day! I appreciate your motivations, your wisdom, and your life experience which encourages me!
thank you for sharing your story! I need to dig into past videos on various topics as I am newly divorced (this is a good thing) and there are things I am now navigating alone but love learning how to be self sufficient! I almost got hired at Microsoft in 1988, but they didn't take me. Gosh, I might have met you! Crazy world. I enjoy your gracious, upbeat manner .Thank you.
What an inspiration! I love the way you've moved around, changed careers, and adjusted yourself to the changes. I've spent my whole life moving and as my mother used to say "Make each new place your home as though you'll be there for life, even if you're staying for only one night." I love your positivity, Margaret-like a breath of fresh air!
agree. yes, thank you Margaret you are so inspiring, and absolutely your positivity is for sure a breath of fresh air. I feel Blessed that I found you 7-8 years ago. Thank you Margaret from the bottom of my heart for all you do. I didn't know back then how much we, Women 60 and over needed your voice, your inspiration, love and compassion. God Bless you. xx ❤️
Me too! However, I was called a “job hopper!”
Didn’t care, moved through life going into every open window/ door. 71 and satisfied!
This journey is like the astronauts: One small step for Margaret; one giant leap for womanhood. Your love for us is a reflection of ours for you. Maybe "The man in the Moon" is really a woman? Onward, voyager!
Hello. I am 71.. I have been on my own as a single mom of three children since I was 34. Raise my children alone, and it was very difficult. I am still on my own in my own home. There are so many women that are by themselves, and it always feels like we are, unusual and out of place in this world. But there are actually so many of us. I love hearing your story I would love to hear more. You are a strong, brave woman that has learned to take care of yourself.
Thank you for telling us what has made you YOU. I’m 10 years older than you, and have lead a very different life from yours. But there are times that serendipity has played a big part in my life story too. When I meet older people, I always try to remember that they weren’t always this age, and they, too, have a story to tell. Thanks you for sharing yours. Hugs!
Got a bit lost here, did you get a divorce with 2 boys and then meet husband no.2. And then divorced again. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful life full of highs and lows! You’re brave, amazing, and inspiring. I’m at the beginning of my 60th year. Will turn 60 in November and I feel so lucky to have found this community!💕
Im loving your sharing. Thanks so much. I'm a November baby too...now 72. Keep them coming!
Love you so much , Margaret, you are a class act. 🎇
Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing your story, dear Margaret. Please know that you are not obliged to answer any questions that are too personal or upsetting. I hope you share only as much as you want and ignore the impertinent people. Hugs and Love.
Agree 💯❤
Margaret: Thank you for sharing. We love hearing from you.
How interesting. I just found you and I grew up in detroit! I live in a suburb now and have for many years but I've spent most of my life in michigan.
I can't find words to express how great it is to know you, even though it's virtual. Once, on the bus, a very old man said to me, in heavily accented English: "Senora -- may you be blessed all the days of your life." I don't even remember why he said it or if I did something to deserve it. I simply remember a blessing from a stranger. If I have it in me to send the same to you, it's yours!
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I'm new here and so happy I found you Margaret thank you for being and inspiration.
Debra
Margaret, I am enjoying your story so much! Strangely, our stories are somewhat similar. I'm 73, and started out as a young artist showing in a San Francisco Gallery through my 20s. In 1983 I moved up to Seattle, where I met and married an early Microsoft employee. He left Msft in the mid 80s and we started our own software company. I worked with him there, as vice president. Very sadly he passed away suddenly at age 53. That was in 2002. I live north of Seattle now in a nice house overlooking a lake.
You were so fortunate to have met the wonderful people you did, who saw potential in you!
You keep on building and rebuilding your life. Always curious, joyful, optimistic, through happy and less happy times… this is living, this is growing, and one is never too young or too old for that! Thank you for inspiring us.
What words of wisdom ❤️😊
Luv your channel ❤️~
Margaret I am so impressed in the way you never gave up - even in your times of difficulty. You continued to to grow and move forward through the years. Being the best mom you could be was also my greatest desire with my own children. However, I became a bit lost in all of that. After so many years of being there for them, I came to realize I'd lost myself. I'm 65 now, and still haven't found my next "adventure." But post pandemic, hoping to find my new "place" in life, soon. So eager to watch your Part 3! You are an inspiration!
Such a lovely message - sending love x
Beth I do relate, raising my son on my own from 4 year's old, having left my husband, who had alcohol and rage issues. My son was my greatest motivator to escape this marriage. I wasn't going to have him grow up in this environment. The best thing back then that I did for my Son and for Me. Cheers!
OMGosh Margaret! Thank you so much for these inspirational videos! Just found you a few days ago and will be catching up on your positive strengthening supportive videos 🎉 YAY
You are so welcome! Thank you Ann.
What a journey! And still travelling the life train. I enjoyed it all 😊
You have been helping me so much. I have sold two townhomes and downsized twice and now live in a studio. I live in Bellingham and used to live in Seattle. I like living in small space. Want to change a rug in my studio and move furniture a bit. Love all the wisdom and ideas you have been sharing. Love you!
You are so welcome!
This is very interesting and fun to hear how sixty and me was started:)
I joined years ago when I wasn’t sixty yet. You had so many helpful subjects and I enjoyed all of it!
Now, 8 days I’ll be 60! and still learning on this journey of life!
I’m glad you and your son created “sixty and me” for the world to experience:) but especially for us 60 year olds!
Margaret I went through a painful divorce in 1992. I am 69 & ready to find true love again. Will I find true love again because I am very lonely & haven't made love to a woman since 1993 & a part of me is missing & I need that soul mate to live with me & love me for the rest of my life. Gonna watch your videos & like this one. Your smile & confidence has got me out of depression. Thank you for helping me.
I’m loving these videos it’s lovely to hear about your life. You are an inspiring and brave lady x
More I get to know your life story, the more I like who you are.
Hi, Margaret, I recently found Sixty and Me. I turned 62 on November 12th, by the way, happy belated birthday to you! Thank you for sharing your life's journey. It is amazing how your experiences led to this wonderful and inspiring website. It has been a blessing to me. I joined the Friendship Lounge and look forward to meeting everyone today. Talk to you soon.
Thank you very much for letting us into your story. I have always wondered if you were English or American as some American accents are very faint and it’s hard to tell. I look forward to your next episode.
Your sense of adventure is undeniably one of your largest encouragers. When a person has that desire for adventure, they are rather fearless. Because “setbacks” are part of the adventure. It’s not failure. So often women look at setbacks as failure. They’re not. They are educators. They teach us to continue on. It then diminishes the temptation to feel like a victim. You Margaret NEVER come across as a “victim.” And THAT is inspiring!!! Well done Margaret!!! You’ve lived well :)
Thank you for all of this… I would like to hear more about Kubler - Ross, amazing opportunities!
OMG!! I, too, studied Comparative Religion! I can’t believe the similarities between you and me! I’m feeling so blessed to have found your channel!! I loved Part 1 of your story!
I came across your channel today.... so interesting, I'm trying to catch-up on your other videos..
Thank YOU
Welcome!
I just found this 60 & me too! I am catching up! Love Margaret & inspiration she gives 🎉
Thank you for sharing your story. You have had a fascinating life! I am now 59 and getting the correct diagnosis of autism. I am on the right medication and finally I do not feel depressed. My mom told me when I was little I wasn't smart but I was pretty and could find a man to take care of me. I am now free and can explore who I am without shame.
Hi Margaret, that was interesting life you’ve had , good opportunities did come your way an you took them good for you .
Please only reveal what you find comfortable revealing . 🥰
Really enjoying your "Margaret's Story" videos. I think more than anything, you are an inspiration for so many women out there. Your story is relatable and lets everyone know they are not alone. We've all had our ups and downs, and how we deal with them and move on is something we can share and learn from each other! Bravo! Can't wait for Part III!! ; )
That video will be released on September 11 :) x
Wonderful journey! In life it’s not about the bumps along the road it’s how we manage around them! Sometimes we feel like we may never make it and then the magic takes place! Hopefully! Thank you again for sharing ! You are wonderful role model! Cheers!
So true!
Margaret, Hello I’ve been enjoying your channel for a few years now. I love all your content. Thank you for your story. What a fun life you have I totally enjoyed your story about yourself. Have a wonderful day 🌻🌸💐🤗
I know your sons are so proud of you. I’m so glad you started 60 and Me. You’re so kind and a wonderful job👏 Thanks Margaret 🌼♥️
Great and interesting life!! Thank you for sharing. What happened to your husband?❤
Loved this.I just turned 62 this summer and retired from my job of 23 years in retail.I am very interested in personal life experiences and how we all get to where we're at today.When we go through difficult things in life at the time we don't appreciate always what takes place but later on we see why we had to experience them.They make us who we are today.We should be better not bitter I tell myself all of the time.Bless you and until next time I hope you have an awesome week.Its Sunday September 4th here in beautiful British Columbia Canada.
I really love this series Margaret, your story really deserves to be told, and to be heard by a lot of people. And you're telling of it, is so beautiful and lovely, and inspiring! So often we hear celebrity stories but we don't really get to hear just people's stories, and it's really amazing, and your energy is so fun. This is really inspiring, it's bringing back memories for me of those days too. Can hardly wait for Part 3❤😊🌹
Thank you for sharing your life with us. You are so warm and personable. I love watching your channel. All of life's experiences, the hard ones too shape us to the person we are today. You inspire all of us to keep moving forward and finding joy in our situation. The best is yet to come.
Hi, I just found you. I really enjoy your stories. I will be 65 this year. It is so nice to find age minded ladies. Thanks, Yolanda
Welcome!!
Beautiful journey. Thanks for sharing!
I look forward to learning more of your story. Very interesting and inspiring. Yes, I believe you can sell anything. Wonderful woman! (Curious as to what happened in your second marriage.)
Selling something depends so much on selling yourself, doesn’t it, and Margaret certainly does that! 😊
@@marilynharris4238 Absolutely. I think it is important to have a mindset of “serving” rather than “selling” and obviously Margaret has that great quality.
Hi Susan - i discuss my divorce in the third video which will be published on September 11 :-)
Dearest Margaret, I've moved 20 times since college. With eCh move, i grew met new friends and neighbors. Im retired now but still want to travel more and get a part-time job to stay busy. I love your life's journey. Your self confidence and positive attitude shows your on-line community we can all be like you. What a great mentor you are.
Margaret, it amazes me that our university & computer careers took a very similar trajectory & in the same era. I, too, studied comparative religions at university. (My professor had his students visit various religions & I read Kubler-Ross. I want to a memorable Hari Krishna gathering). I concurrently studied computer science & mathematics. During my career I worked for several of the big name computer corporations as my career progressed. Your story is fascinating & makes me see my own career in a new & interesting light. Thank you so much for sharing your life's story with us.
What a fascinating life you have. Thank you for sharing this. It seems you have been in the right place at the right time in the best way. And you are fearless to take on challenges many of us would’ve run from. Bravo!
We moved a lot when I was a kid. My father had a rule...if a box was not opened in two moves, it went straight into the trash, unopened. Wow, was my mother pissed when she found he had thrown away valuable antiques! Your stories are really interesting, and very appreciated. Thanks!
I am so happy to be a part of this community. Thank you Margaret.
Thank you so much Margaret. In hearing your life, especially your turning points, l relive my own. 😊
I think we do not know how strong we really are until we are faced with challenges in our lives.
Absolutely love and respect you for the last 10 years. And now my love for you is extra strong. Thank you Margaret.
Margaret- I am a newish listener and I feel like I’m hearing from a friend when I listen to you. Thank you. As it happens, I was born in Detroit and moved to CO at 18! I am excitedly listening to the rest of your story to see if you are still in CO and what adventures you had.
You are so welcome. Colorado was a step on my journey I’ve since returned to England and then on to Switzerland 🌺
Thank you Margaret for your warmth, passion, authenticity and transparency. A winning combination! Enjoy you and this beautiful community you’ve created so much💕
I’m enjoying your story and the work related and moving
Experiences. Your decisions,
Moves, family are all part of your story too. Really the emotional decisions and experiences are crucial in the telling of one’s life. It’s your story and you don’t need your families’ permission to tell your truth
What happened with your second marriage? Surely this was a major turning point for you. You have left out all your personal feelings, decisions and what
Makes you the person you now are. You certainly have had a wonderful series of work experiences. You are have drive and determination and deserve lots of credit for the life you have made for you and your family. Let’s hear what made you emotionally the wonderful woman you are.
Very interesting question Jean. Let me think about it. I honestly thought I was sharing a lot of my emotional experiences. My divorce was truly significant, but i am not comfortable sharing all the details for many reasons. I hope that did not leave too much out for you. My husband left me, we were divorced, he remarried. I was devastated. It took me many years to start breathing again. I lost trust. I went to some very dark places. But i think honestly the story is that i am one of the millions of women who get divorced and rediscover their new life, sometimes wanted to chat with everyone about it but in my case, I found leaving the sad memories in a private place was the best for moving forward. Thanks for understanding. The details are very personal and I hope you understand. i do mention a little more in the 3rd video which is scheduled for September 11. I won't ever tell stories about my children. I am very respectful of them and sharing details to 200,000 people is not in my character.
@@sixtyandme Margaret, thank you for sharing what you feel comfortable sharing. Keep trusting your instincts and heart. Yes, leave the sad memories in a private place. Been there. Moved on too✨Your story and your channel has blessed me. Blessings to you Margaret✨✨💫
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Dearest Margaret, You have shared a lot of your emotional feelings…In Part 1 as you told us ..you shared many things you’d never talked about before. About your 2nd marriage simply just say “ my husband & I got a divorce in such & such date, he remarried” and move along.
We do not have know the details. We don’t have to know the why’s!!!!! Share what you want. About your boys I couldn’t agree more w u they should be consulted it’s their story to share IMO. You have to draw to line some where with sharing your story if you don’t feel comfortable to talk abt certain thinks and ppl should respect for it. I’m enjoying learning getting to know you better. You are an amazing & inspirational woman. I have been following you from the start of your YT Channel. Thank for all you do! 🤗🥰
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I couldn’t agree more!! 😉
I agree with Margaret. She has certainly shared a lot of her emotional experience…go to Part 1.
If all she missed was telling us is about what happened to her husband. She can simply just say ~ they got a divorce, such & such date, he remarried and that’s it. She can leave certain memories in a private place, as Cheryl says. And I couldn’t I agree more with her
comment. Ta ta
Love how you’ve been so resilient when life has dealt you lemons you’ve made lemonade in other words you’ve made the best of bad situations
Thank you, Margaret, for sharing. We are always learning, every day of this journey called life💖
Thank you Margaret. I am 57 and have been feeling a bit anxioux about reaching sixty. You have given me real inspiration!
You can do it!🌺
Thank you, Margaret, for sharing your story with us. You are such a lovely strong woman. You are an inspiration for so many.
You are so welcome
Thank-you for sharing ♥️
Margaret, Thank you for sharing your story. I haven’t followed your channel for long and stumbled upon it somehow recently. Listening to your story thus far has really touched me, inspired me and given me hope. Thank you.
As hard as it is to " put yourself out there" these are the kind of videos I love! Stream of consciousness about a person's life and experiences.
One of your first chats , Margaret, I first head. Wow girl... now we are 70 some. Today (2003 June)...you hold the minds and hearts of do many. Had to write this on a time deflect. Love 'ya Mags. From Canada with gratitude and Hollihocks! You amaze. And hearten Be blessed and catch you on all following and time line 2023. Kudos, Lady Mags... Barbara
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Thank you so much Barbara - you are wonderful! I appreciate you very much x
Love your story! Inspiring and beautiful, like you.
Thank you so much Maria!
Hi Margaret, thank you for sharing your life story. You have always been so brave, confident and independent. You are definitely an inspiration to many of us. You are beautiful.
Margaret, this was so interesting.Thank you so much for sharing with us!❤️
Wow, what a story, so far. I have always been impressed with you, but woman, you rock!! Thank you so much for sharing. This is beyond interesting and truly fun. Can’t wait for part 3!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have admired you for so long and now hearing about your life has made the admiration so much stronger. You are amazing and inspirational!
Thank you so much Bridget! x
Thank you for sharing your story. It resonates so much with my life and my story...Boy! have we had some growing pains!. I always say, things happen for a reason and they do. At the end I have learned so much and all these experiences makes us so much stronger than the Incredible Woman. Have a wonderful rest of the day!❤
I’m 63 and found you about a month ago. I love the way I feel after watching your videos. I’ve been having so much fun in the makeup isles at the drugstore. Can’t wait to get home and try the products. Thank you so much Margaret for sharing your story. You inspire me. I’m grateful.
We all have help to move us along and we need this help even when we don’t realize it.
Yes, I am enjoying this very much. Could you share with us what happened to your second husband?
Hi Barb. Thank you so much for your kind words and I think I did mention in the video that my husband and I separated because of his decision to want to move to another space with his life. The details are very personal and I hope you understand. i do mention a little more in the 3rd video which is scheduled for September 11.
@@sixtyandme Oh, you must have mentioned this in a previous video. I am sorry; I just thought he might have passed away.
@@lavenderperidot1359 No problem at all Lavender - i just listened to the third video which i prerecorded and which will be released on UA-cam next Sunday - so some of the answers are there. x
You are so amazing. All that you have done, all the places you've lived and changes you've been through. Thank you for sharing your life story, for all that you do and for this community. ❤
Thanks for your honest portrayal of a real life lived keep on keeping on Margaret 😊⭐️👏
You are so welcome
You are just incredible Margaret, so strong, brave and intelligent! What a life, so many experiences that didn't break you but made you the beautiful person you are ! Thankyou for sharing ! ♥️
Love this! Maybe once a month you could do a short video on more of your life after this series. It’s so helpful and interesting. 🙃
Margaret! You ARE us! Take as long as you need to tell your story!
Oh how I remember Furr's Cafeteria!
Thank you for the stroll down my own memory lane!
Have a wonderful rest of this weekend- Labor Day here in the states...
Keep Yourself Well! 💚
You are the first person to ever say they knew furrs cafeteria :-) such a big part of my life. Thank you for sharing. I love having you in our community. Thank you so much.
@@sixtyandme we did not have a ton of money to spend on eating out when I first moved to Colorado Springs... Furr's was affordable... not the most healthy way to eat .. but it was a break from eating in all of the time! I love being a part of the community that you have so lovingly assembled! 💚☘️💚
I love to watch your videos! Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm turning 70 in February. I restarted my life in 2022. I don't have any close single friends to go out with so I started to go out and enjoy life by myself. It has been great! I've been going to concerts and other events. I hope to travel to Europe soon. 🤞
Love hearing about your life experiences. You are a brilliant, strong, and resilient woman. Looking forward to the next video.
Wow Margaret. what an amazing life u’ve had so far🙂Thanks so much for sharing
I always watch your Chanel but have never commented before.
Shows how much your story has inspired me.
Take care.xx
Thank you so much Judith - I really appreciate you saying that. It means a lot. x
I am so enjoying your story and I love Sixty and Me. I've always wondered how you always come up with new topics and manage to keep everything so fresh and relevant. Staying positive is something I struggle with as I get older but you do it so beautifully. You are indeed an inspiration. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to this community!
Really enjoyed this Margaret ! Looking fwd to future videos on yr lifestory. You & the sixty &me are an inspiration to us all!
Margaret, I’m really enjoying listening to your stories. It sounds as if you were in Boulder during a magical time. Yes! The creeks is gorgeous. I’ve only been there once,, but that was my favorite, walking along the creek, which is a beautiful trail and park. My other favorite is the gorgeous and wondrous tea house along the creek and where they hold the farmers market. I also enjoyed hearing about your love story and move to Seattle. How exciting! I’ve heard bits and pieces about your Seattle days before. During what I call the last Great Depression, I was (and remain) in the Seattle area and like ,any I was hit hard in spite of having my ducks in a row with low debt, savings, etc. That’s what happens when health and other challenges arise. One thing I’ve noticed in your story telling is that you say little to nothing about the losses. I knew you’d been married twice, but you skimmed over the end of the second marriage. What happened? We still don’t know about your brothers or what happened to your father. Did you reconnect with other family when you last returned to England? I ask because I see relationships as having the biggest impact on our lives. Yet, you’ve largely spoken about the impact of work relationships, which is awesome, but somehow feels incomplete. I appreciate your story telling and it is something that inspires me. Thank you!
HI Ana Maria - my relationships are quite private. The details are very personal and I hope you understand. i do mention a little more in the 3rd video which is scheduled for September 11.
@@sixtyandme Margaret, I absolutely understand and respect that. I wasn’t sure as I perceived it as an unevenness & incompleteness across relationships. Please excuse my boldness and don’t be offended. I think you have a lot to say in a compelling manner, so, of course, I want to hear it all. I look forward to part 3. 💕💕💕
Wow! Amazing, I was too was wondering about your Journey in Life at first, Your Life sounds so interesting and how you got Out of certain situations "Yes" Please do continue. :)
I listen late at night and enjoy your gentle grace and poise. Your kind, friendly demeanor and thoughtful words are very calming. Thank you and Blessings💖💖
Hello! Margaret,your life story is amazing ,such a brave woman.God bless you
Thank you for sharing your stories, Margaret. It’s endearing to know your life’s struggles & happy memories - taking us along on the path to how you became you! I turn 59 soon & can empathize & appreciate all that you have shared. Thank you from me & I’m sure so many others.
Margaret, this is like a novel I can’t put down. What a life so far. Fantastic~~maybe you should write a book and have your life made into a movie. I’m so intrigued, I want to hear much more. Thank you so much for sharing👏
No way. I can't believe this. Today I saw that you were going to answer questions about your life and I was interested. I love listening to you and over the years you've been like a friend to me. Today I found out that you went to the same high school as I did- Hazel Park. I graduated in 1970 so I was a freshman when you were a senior. I lived off West End just over the border into Ferndale and went to Webster Elementary. What a wild coincidence!
Deer wonderful Margaret, you are so special and buddhafull to be so open and honest and share from your heart and soul about yourself and your life and about your life’s history & story. Its very intimate and feels like such a privilege and honor to know a bit in depth about you and your life- and what molded & influenced &created such an incredibly wonderful amazing magical multi faceted dynamic compassionate spiritual brilliant creative, and beautiful outside and inside woman…💥YOU💥 thank you for sharing yourself with us, you are a true blessing and so beloved. And you have asked us for questions, and mine would be -what was your spiritual or religious life like growing up in your home as a child? I think you have had an extraordinary life & you are an extraordinary woman, and that you will continue to have an extraordinary life always and forever, and iam happy and greatful to always continue being a part of your 60 and me community for all of my years to come- i will be 73 in 11 days 🥰……..sending you love light joy health miracles and abundant blessings and a hug🤗 Elliea
Hi Margaret, thank you for sharing your life journey - and all your experiences.
Deep in my heart, my friend. Thank you Margaret , you’re amazing to me.
All my love and Blessings
Wonderful. Thank you Dolores x
😮 I took a Comparative Religions course in college and I LOVED IT! I knew there were many reasons why I love watching you. I subscribed to you on both my channels.
One God ONE LOVE. One everlasting Life. Nothing lost. We will see all in one place soon HALLELUJAH 🎉❤AMEN thank God for all
Very impressed you had the opportunity to work with Elizebeth Kübler-Ross. I was in nursing school (many, many years ago) when I learned about her and her work. You've had some amazing opportunities in your life, and certainly some not so amazing parts too. It is good to hear about the ups and the downs, so we know others have been through it too and we aren't alone with some difficult times. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you, Margaret, for sharing your life story. We are the same age. I discovered you after I retired in the summer of 2018 and had time to check out UA-cam. I subscribed then and have been enjoying your videos ever since.
Thank you Margaret, when I listen to you I learn something every day! I appreciate your motivations, your wisdom, and your life experience which encourages me!
I am in South Africa. I also have 4 beautiful kids and they support my and my husband, financially.
Margaret,you are one amazing woman!! Thank you so much for sharing your story.Can't wait for part three.😊Love and hugs,Gwen.💖😘
You are so welcome
Great video. You radiate kindness, intelligence and compassion. Thank you for sharing; can't wait for more.
thank you for sharing your story! I need to dig into past videos on various topics as I am newly divorced (this is a good thing) and there are things I am now navigating alone but love learning how to be self sufficient! I almost got hired at Microsoft in 1988, but they didn't take me. Gosh, I might have met you! Crazy world. I enjoy your gracious, upbeat manner .Thank you.
Your spirit is indomitable. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome x