I've never been the type of person to collect dolls, coins, stamps, teapots, or beanie babies. "Less is more” for me. However, I’ve taken to collecting the amazing and quirky old doors I've stumbled upon while walking through the streets of Europe. I love taking photographs of them because each has its own peculiar personality. My … [Read more...]
Travel Essentials I Packed for Paris at 72: What Worked and What Didn’t
A while back, I wrote a post about essential travel gear for women over 50 that I planned to take on my next trip. Then I took a 7-day solo trip to Paris, France. Some of the items I brought with me came in handy, and some I never used. Watch my video about travel essentials for a long-haul flight As an older female traveler, my goal was to pack as light as possible … [Read more...]
Quince Haul for a Not So Skinny Woman Over 60
If you have never heard of Quince, an online clothing store, you may be missing out on something special. It has become one of my favorite clothing stores online. There are no physical stores. What I love about it is that you can purchase quality items in natural fabrics like linen, silk, and wool, at an affordable price. With almost every store out there selling clothes … [Read more...]
Celebrating Birthdays, Retirement Parties, and Girls’ Weekends with Treats You Can Actually Eat
A fruit-and-chocolate arrangement delivered to a birthday table turns heads faster than a dozen roses – and guests devour the gift before the party ends. Americans spent over $2.3 billion on specialty food gifts in 2023, according to the Specialty Food Association. That number keeps climbing because people want presents that feel personal and taste great. Whether you're … [Read more...]
The Notion of Time Travel Has Always Fascinated Me
My appetite for reading about places where historic things happened, and then getting the chance to stand in those very places myself is insatiable. I’m always up for a good time slip, but I want to go really far back. I was into the Tudors long before Netflix existed, and I’ve been known to rabbit my way down any hole that brings me closer to William Shakespeare. I’d be … [Read more...]