This past week was insane. President Jimmy Carter, a man of enormous character and integrity, was laid to rest at 100. Say what you will of his Presidency, he spent his entire life in service with a deep compassion for humanity. Los Angeles burned I live/lived in Altadena, Calfornia. Our home was in the Eaton fire zone. The area was evacuated on January 8th. I woke up … [Read more...]
Why Are People Horrified When Women Age?
This is a bit of a rant. I keep seeing articles in my news app comparing female celebrities with how they looked when they were young and what they look like now. Their aging photos almost always look haggard or washed out. Watch my video talking about how society views aging in women The message is that women who age become dried-up old prunes who will never work … [Read more...]
Timeless Style: 10 Wardrobe Staples Every Woman Over 60 Should Own
As we age and our bodies are not as tight and fit as they were when we were younger, it’s easy to get sloppy about our appearance. We may also collect and hoard items that don’t fit or we never wear that cram up our closets. I’ve always been a fan of minimalism. Classic and timeless wardrobe pieces are essential to looking stylish without taking up much space. I have … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: The Holiday Season Has Begun
Thanksgiving is over. I hope you had an amazing one! My daughter had a baby on Halloween, so I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for her and her husband. I forgot how hard it was to prepare an entire holiday meal because I have either been to someone else’s house or we did a potluck in recent years. It all came out fantastic though and I had plenty of baby and doggie time. I’ve … [Read more...]
After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
Thanksgiving can be hazardous to our waistlines but I have found that eating soup regularly is amazing for losing weight. I love to make my favorite Herb Marinated and Roasted Turkey Recipe, and eat it until all that's left is the carcass. Instead of throwing the bones away, I make a fabulous after-Thanksgiving turkey soup using the carcass to flavor the broth. Enjoy this … [Read more...]