Women over 60 have earned the right to be themselves, including what they wear. Many of us lean toward comfortable and casual, while others prefer more formality. It’s easy to look shabby, especially if our bodies are imperfect. Several trends for older women are popular, for both preferences. Below are some of those trends. Classic style, quality materials, and updated … [Read more...]
Dealing With Displacement After a Catastrophe
If you thought I fell off the planet because I hadn’t written in my blog for a while it was because I was dealing with a major disaster. You never think a catastrophe will happen to you until it does. I remember feeling sick when I heard about the Lahaina fire because I had visited Maui years ago. On January 7, 2025, Los Angeles erupted in flames because of high winds and … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: A Fiery Week
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...]
The Hidden Toll of Chemotherapy Treatments: Tips for Women’s Health Over 50
Experiencing a catastrophic illness may seem insurmountable for older women who are skeptical about transitioning hormonal changes, family responsibilities, and workplace demands. Those who undergo difficult chemotherapy treatments experience immense tolls on their physical and emotional well-being. Chemotherapy speeds up the aging process. The tips below can help women in … [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...]