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. 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 jeans for women over … [Read more...]
To Rant or Not to Rant? That is the Question
I received an email after my newsletter came out. A technical glitch had held up my newsletter emails for several weeks. 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 … [Read more...]
Ever Been Called a “Princess?” Time to Own It
May 9 marks the 30th anniversary of Hollywood’s remake of the classic story, A Little Princess—but the original message from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1905 novel still hits home: “All women are princesses. It is our right.” That’s not the sparkly tiara, ballroom gown, rescued-by-a-prince kind of princess. Burnett’s heroine, Sara Crewe, held onto her dignity, grace, and … [Read more...]
Best of Baby Boomer Blogs: Spring Frolic
Spring has sprung and it’s a time for renewal. While many are cleaning out their homes, others are cleaning our brains. We have all been through a lot in the last few months. Sometimes, we need a good SCREAM to release tension. I was given a very funny SCREAM pillow to try. It's called The Shoutlet. It has noise suppression so whenever you feel the urge, you can SCREAM … [Read more...]
Surviving the Job of Nanny Grandmother in Your 70s
I am four months into being a grandmother at the age of 71. Mothering was my hardest job even though I enjoyed every minute of it. No one warns you how intense it can be. I always assumed someday I would be a grandma but never imagined becoming a nanny grandmother. My daughter has an excellent and well-paying job. Even though it has been hard to tear herself away from her … [Read more...]
