Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Words of wisdom

What’s the best thing about getting older?

DENISE: There is more time to do all the things you want to do. Rather than having time restraints: you have to be here at 2pm, you have to be here at 6pm. It’s more relaxing, particularly if you’ve worked all your life. All of a sudden you can almost chuck your appointment book away and just keep the social pages, because that’s all there is!

COLLEEN: I think living life at a slower pace of your own choosing – that’s it really.

Yes, I agree! It’s wonderful. I can go to

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