My Professional Midlife Reinvention: How I Finally Found Fulfillment with a Job I Love
I realize that’s not exactly a shocking admission for those out there who find their work to be fulfilling. But I’m well into middle age and have been working for the better part of three decades. And it’s only in the past few years, since I started…
Read More5 Strategies to Authentically Engage with Facebook Followers and Simultaneously Boost Brain Power
Do you have a Facebook page? Facebook is a great way to stay connected with family and friends. And during these unpredictable times, Facebook offers an outlet for networking within special groups. But there could be…
Read MoreSpice Up Your Life During Isolation: Recreate Holiday Memories Through Food!
How have you managed with food shopping and cooking during lockdown? Have you resorted to churning out the same old comfort food, or have you been slightly more adventurous? Many like the idea of emerging from lockdown…
Read MoreLife After Derailment: Getting the Big Picture Back in Focus After 60
An older friend of mine preaches, “Always see your next six steps.” It’s good advice, and I follow it when I’m rushing to catch a trolley or heading upstairs. But what about our next six steps in life?
Read MoreDon’t Want to Attend Your 50th High School Reunion? 5 Authentic, Important Reasons to Go!
I can’t believe it, just as no one can believe it: the famous 50th high school reunion has cropped up on me. The sentiments have long been expressed: it went so fast. It seems like a cliché, the 50th…
Read More5 Lifestyle Ideas for Boomers to Manage Expectations
It’s a rarity that we have time to sit down and reflect on our lives. Self-reflection is considered a luxury instead of a necessity. You rush from pillar to post and the minutes tick by until the end of the day…
Read MoreWhat Older Women Can Learn from Iris Apfel About Fashion… and Life!
Before 96-year-old Iris Apfel made a splash on social media just over five years ago, hardly anyone had ever heard of her. Today she is almost a household name among fashionistas, influencers, and lovers of life…
Read MoreFriend Dating for Boomer Women Who Want to Add Value to Later Life
I went on a date recently. No, I wasn’t cheating on my husband. I was meeting a friend of a friend for coffee. Much like real “set-ups,” I put this one off for a long time. Our mutual friend had introduced us months ago…
Read MoreBe Yourself! Fashion After 50 is About Authenticity and Uniqueness
After 50, it’s easy to see how mature women can become “invisible” to a society that is focused on (and some say obsessed with) youth. When a woman reaches mid-life, she shouldn’t feel invisible unless she chooses to. Mature women should feel beautiful and truly authentic. Read More
Women’s Circles: A True Lifeline for Women After 60
The first women on Earth are certain to have gathered together around a fire. They probably made meals together, fashioned clothing, and shared stories. Read More