As we age, our hormones naturally begin to drop. Some will drop more than others and the impacts can be profound. For example, when a woman is in her late 30s, her testosterone levels are more than 50% lower than they were when she was 20. Other hormones that drop with age are estrogen and progesterone which lead to perimenopause and menopause and a whole world of … [Read more...]
Wayward Girls: A Novel by 2 Women From the Same Boarding School
We are two baby boomer women who were essentially strangers to each other when in a burst of hubris, or too much wine, we decided to write a book together inspired by our shared boarding school experiences interwoven with a fictionalized account of a tragic true event. Wayward Girls (Red Adept Publishing August 2021) is the brave result of our adventure. Wayward Girls tells … [Read more...]
Everything You Ever Taught Me: Book Review
In 2020, the world went to hell in a handbag - not that this is headline news, but for Person Irresponsible, it was the year she got off the sofa and trekked a little further than once around the block. From Mexico to Canada to be precise - a distance of 2,650 miles or so across California, Oregon, and Washington. Previously, she had walked from the sofa to the fridge and … [Read more...]
12 Places to Visit to See Seattle Art and Architecture
You can learn a lot about a city through its art and its architecture. Seattle is known for its modernism like the iconic Space Needle. But, it also had a rough and tumble past with tales of rabble-rousers, gold miners, loggers, and fishermen. Among its towering skyscrapers, you'll find eclectic museums, flamboyant public sculptures, street art, and serene … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Create a Growing Stream of Income During Retirement
Between the years of 1946 and 1964, seventy-six million babies were born in the United States. At this moment, nearly a quarter of the American population is on the verge of retirement—and some have already passed that threshold. Americans are now retiring earlier than any other time in history. Concurrently, they are also living longer than ever before. The confluence of … [Read more...]