My relationship with my mother was the greatest relationship of my life. I knew it when it was happening. And both my first and second husbands knew it. I always said my mother was the woman I wanted to grow up to be. She would say: “Just grow up.” When my mother died suddenly and unexpectedly in her 70s after knee replacement surgery, all I wanted was more time with her. … [Read more...]
Is Social Connection Easy or Hard for You Over 50?
Social connection is a key to longevity among centenarians. Most of them have a circle of family and friends they see on a regular basis in person who support them. Friends on Facebook or Instagram don’t really count. I admit staying connected with lifelong friends and family hasn’t been easy for me as I tend to be a loner. Some of the people I know may not see me that … [Read more...]
Freezy Vanilla Pumpkin Smoothie
My friend Michele the Trainer shared a wonderful pumpkin smoothie recipe with me that's perfect for fall. She's a Los Angeles-based Concierge Celebrity Fitness Trainer who lost 165 lbs and has kept it off since 1998 without drugs or surgery. Her philosophy is to eat plant-based healthy foods and, of course, stay active. She's also a published author, lifestyle coach, and … [Read more...]
How I Make Money Online as a Baby Boomer Over 60
The online world is not just for young people. There are many Baby Boomers using it to earn extra income. After all, we pretty much invented the Internet. We may have difficulty editing videos on our smartphones, but we’ve found ways to sustain ourselves online to improve our lifestyles. If you search on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or in the blogging world, you'll see over … [Read more...]
Do You Agree With These Styling Tips for Women Over 60?
An article popped up in my newsfeed that intrigued me. It’s called “Here are 40+ Outfit & Styling Tips to Keep You in Style if You’re Over 70.” Surprisingly, it was written by a man. It had some good ideas, but my concern was that it included photos of several over-50 women bloggers I know. I’m not sure if their images were credited or if they gave the author … [Read more...]