A new start after 60: I baked a pie every day for a year – and it changed my life
- Posted on February 23, 2026
- By The Guardian
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A new start after 60: I baked a pie every day for a year – and it changed my life

Vickie Hardin Woods was worried she would lose her identity when she retired. Instead, she came up with a plan that made her feel more creative, connected and valued than ever