“So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as an ending. But I’ve discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else. It’s your opportunity to get clear about what matters to you and then to pursue that with all of your energy, time, and talent.” ~Oprah Winfrey The word ‘menopause’ has the power to strike fear in the … [Read more...]
It’s Good to Laugh: Exploits of Edna and Gertie
It’s been a rough few years. No one can deny that the combination of pandemic blues plus the uncomfortable political divisions in our country have left most of us longing for peace and quiet and, yes, some hearty laughter. Finding the humor in everyday life is essential for those of us who will never again look down and see our feet. Life has its challenges, but it’s also … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: July Ramblings
We are officially in the summertime of 2022 and the July 4th weekend. It’s a time for picnics, fireworks, and time with friends and family. As women, many of us feel that some of the freedom we are supposed to be celebrating has been lost over the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. No matter how you personally feel about the decision, it was a precedent that held for 50 … [Read more...]
What Do Women Over Sixty Want Out of Life?
I was Googling what women over sixty were searching for online to see what they want out of life. The answers make sense because life can change drastically when you are older. Friendship with other women is most important to older women No one wants to be completely alone. Some of us may enjoy our solitude but still crave the company of good friends. Women tend to gang … [Read more...]
What Happened to Our Bodies – Ourselves? Women’s Rights on Trial
I do not like writing about politics on this blog and even though I have ranted from time to time, I have deleted those posts because the crisis had passed, or they weren’t relevant anymore. However, women’s rights is an ongoing issue and shouldn’t be political. It applies to all women no matter their political stance. Millions of women’s hearts were shattered when SCOTUS … [Read more...]