It’s May 2025 and the day after Easter, Pope Francis died. I am not Catholic or even Christian, but he was the epitome of what Christianity is supposed to be and it is a sad loss for the world. Birds flew in mass over the Vatican that evening. Was that a sign of hope? He is interned at Santa Maria Maggiori, one of my favorite cathedrals in Rome. I often write about … [Read more...]
About Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski
Women Over 50 Are Throwing the “Rules” Out the Window
Do you hate being told how to dress, how to wear your makeup, style your hair, travel, or anything else in life now that you are over 50? Many older women are throwing away society's "rules" because they can. And, why not? We have been on the planet for many decades and know what we like and want. Below are some quotes I have found from women over 50 online. “My hair is … [Read more...]
The Best At-Home Beauty Devices for Older Women for 2025
I get introduced to a ton of beauty devices that promise to smooth out wrinkles, add collagen to your skin, aid in hair loss, and other cosmetic concerns. They are meant to use at home but some are better than others. A beauty device is often a wand or gadget that you charge up and use on your face. Several kinds of at-home therapeutic devices can be used to achieve these … [Read more...]
Rocking the Best Jeans for Women Over 60 by Body Shape
Finding the perfect pair of jeans can sometimes be difficult for women of any age, but once you are over 60, it can be darn right challenging. Comfort, fit, and style are super important to me. We all come in different sizes and body shapes so what is trending may not be the most flattering style for you. In this post, you will find a guide to the best jeans for women over … [Read more...]
To Rant or Not to Rant? That is the Question
I received an email after my newsletter came out. A technical glitch held up my newsletter emails for several weeks. The email was from a subscriber and read: “Fascism has now been imposed in America, a genocide has likely killed more than 100,00 people in Gaza, Israel is engaged in its 78th year of land theft….and this is only the beginning. The topics in your blog … [Read more...]
