A while back, during a long overdue, post-pandemic visit to Minnesota, my 13-year-old nephew Thomas asked me an important question, one I’ll never forget. “Auntie Dawnie, are you rich?” I smiled at his sincerity and replied, “What’s rich, Thomas?” He tilted his head, thinking. “Well… do you have a lot of money?” “What’s a lot of money?” I asked. He didn’t … [Read more...]
Air Travel Tips from the Flight Deck
I am a former airline pilot who used a red flight bag instead of a black one because I thought it was cheerier. I began taking flying lessons the year after the first female airline pilot was hired, so I stood out even without the red flight bag. I noticed that if a flight attendant had a question about something with the airplane, often because of an inquisitive passenger, … [Read more...]
The Best At-Home Beauty Devices Women Over 50 Can Use Effectively
I'm often introduced to numerous beauty devices that promise to smooth out wrinkles, add collagen to the skin, aid in hair loss, and address other cosmetic concerns. They are intended for 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 … [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. Emphasis on comfort. 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 … [Read more...]
How I Really Feel About What is Happening in the World for Those Who Want to Know
I received an email after one of my newsletters came out. 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 are the last things I care about. Please remove me from … [Read more...]