Pure Living After 60 - OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER

 

Hello friends, 

October has a particular light. It’s lower and softer, and it makes you slow down a little, whether you meant to or not. I’ve always thought it’s the best month for starting things. 

So, I'm delighted to tell you that my book, Thriving After Sixty, comes out on October 5th. 

It grew out of everything we've talked about here and on the forthcoming podcast. Stay mentally sharp, keep your body active, eat simply and healthily, and always keep learning. I wrote it for the person I hope you are, someone who still has plenty of chapters left. 

The book is available in both paperback and Kindle versions from Amazon.

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Here's what I'm focused on this month. 

On the plate: roasted beetroot and walnuts 

Autumn is made for roasting vegetables. Toss chunks of beetroot in olive oil, roast until the edges caramelise, then scatter walnuts over the top. Beetroot is rich in natural nitrates, which your body uses to support healthy blood flow, and walnuts bring good fats and a satisfying crunch. A spoonful of kefir on the side makes it feel like a proper meal. It takes minutes to prepare and tastes like comfort. 

For the body: slow the way down 

If you try one thing this month, make it this. When you sit down in a chair, take three to five seconds to lower yourself, rather than dropping into it. That slow, controlled lowering is called eccentric movement, and it's one of the gentlest and most effective ways to build leg strength. Do it ten times, once a day, holding the counter if you need to. You'll feel the difference within a few weeks, and those legs are what keep you independent. 

For the mind: learn something badly 

Pick one small thing you've always wanted to try, whether that's a few chords on an instrument, a handful of phrases in a new language, or a card trick. Give it ten minutes a day and let yourself be wonderfully bad at it for a while. Learning something new asks more of your brain than doing something you've already mastered, and it's the struggle that does the good. It's also rather fun. 

A thought to carry into the month 

We often talk about ageing as something to manage. I'd rather think of it as something to practise, a little at a time, with curiosity and good company. You don't need a total overhaul, just a slightly better day, repeated. 

Thank you for being here. If the book finds its way into your hands this month, I'd love to hear what you think. Just hit reply. 

Warmly, 

Kevin 

Pure Living After Sixty 

 

 

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Wishing you a golden, grounded, and quietly purposeful September. 

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