Summer Theater Is Hot
Used to be that smaller live theaters did not run year-round. That changed in the last five years. Ok, there is nothing scheduled for August, but Chicago keeps producing excellent theater while drumming up season subscriptions for 2023/24…
Read MoreWipe Out: A Wake-Up Call to Act My Age?
I confess to a moment of near euphoria as I sped past traffic crawling to the beach. My smile was so big, drivers smiled back as I zipped past on my lime green e-bike – head tucked in a sturdy helmet and my sweetheart following at a safe distance…
Read More8 Spiritual Journeys from Around the World
Throughout history, humans have embarked on pilgrimages and voyages in pursuit of blessings, wealth, fortune, divine intervention, spiritual leaders, and a myriad of other reasons. These journeys could even be considered the earliest manifestations of tourism…
Read MoreWhat’s on Your Pile of Summer Reads?
Let our summer readfest begin! Though it may be a while before I come up for air again. I’m in the midst of reading three 500 – 700+ page books! Almost finished with Franzen’s Crossroads. Next will be Verghese’s new book (see below)…
Read MoreCelebrating a Diamond Wedding Anniversary
There are certain things we all know about our country’s ways. You grow up knowing them, like the National Anthem. Or, in the US, how to salute the flag. You can’t even remember where you first learned them…
Read More5 Steps to Take Control of Your Medical Costs in Your 60s
I’ve always been fit. Even well into my 50s I felt physically invincible. I could still jump out of bed for a morning run, followed by a strength class and then even possible game of tennis later in the day. Nothing could quell my energy…
Read MoreAgeism – Are Old Women Their Own Worst Enemies?
We have all seen commercials like this one before… Three older women in an empty restaurant, confused and asking, “Where is the bacon?” I wanted to shout, “Where’s the representation?” Is that how companies think older women should look and behave?
Read MoreHow to Keep Our Mascara from Smudging
During in-person makeup classes I teach and the Zoom makeup consultations I do, I’ll often ask the question: “What is your biggest makeup challenge?” As you might imagine, the responses range from hooded eyes to downturned lips…
Read More7 Uncommon Ways to Make Friends as a Boomer Woman
Quality relationships and having fun with friends can make us happier and reduce stress. A good friend to talk to helps us cope with traumatic events. People with good support networks are physically healthier too, having lower blood pressure and less…
Read MoreCelebrating New Year’s – Not Just on January 1
Until I started traveling to many other countries, it never occurred to me that the New Year is celebrated at many other times during the year besides January 1. As I have talked about in previous articles, my husband and I are retired and slow-traveling…
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