I traveled to San Jose del Cabo in Baja, Mexico, with my daughter to scope out hotels and restaurants for her wedding. My weather app said it would be 75 degrees, so I brought jeans and long-sleeved tops, thinking it might get chilly in the evening. Was I ever wrong? From the moment I got there, I was sweating like a pig. Although the weather was mild, there was humidity, … [Read more...]
Household Tools I Love to Use to Make Life Easier Over 50
As a blogger and Amazon Influencer, I am often sent many kitchen and household tools to try. When I find something I love, I share it with my readers. I especially enjoy household items that make our lives easier as we age. And I’m not talking about the commode chairs or toilet rails brands like to send me just because I’m a senior. I’m talking about fun stuff to use to … [Read more...]
My Late ADHD Diagnosis and the Journey to Self-Acceptance
Growing up as a young undiagnosed ADHD girl in the seventies, I sat quietly taking in the world around me. I felt out of place while watching the other children thrive and succeed in their friendships and in school. I made do for the most part and entered adulthood with a passion for telling stories. My lifelong habit of people-watching became one of my greatest … [Read more...]
Best of Baby Boomer Blogs: Wings of Hope
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...]
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...]
