Age is a funny thing. How old do you have to be before you get only one polite candle on a birthday cupcake? Is it time to grin and quote Robert Osborne, “my age and my phone number are both unlisted?” You can change it! Do a little math and you’re in the forties . . . not including the summers. How about celebrating your 40th birthday for the 28th time? You can … [Read more...]
Core Values of a Vital (if Somewhat Vain) Boomer
As a teenager and in my early twenties, I was excessively preoccupied with my weight and, to a lesser extent, with a somewhat prominent nose. But my avoirdupois and nasal configuration, I'm happy to say, are worries of the past. My once-outsized nose has assumed its rightful place in my adult face, blending nicely with the other … [Read more...]
What do Women Over 60 Want in Life?
If you are a member of the Baby Boomer generation, you are probably in your 60s or 70s. As a woman of this age, you have experienced the ups and downs of life that may have affected the way you feel about relationships, health, family, or finance. I’m sure you have had miraculous times and moments of great challenge. It’s all part of this great journey we call life, … [Read more...]
How to Stop Feeling Invisible As a Woman Over 50
When we were growing up in the 1960s and 70s women were just beginning to become visible in terms of being independent and successful. Before that, they were June Cleaver housewives who obeyed their husband’s every word. A few had careers or worked full time because they had to, but most remained invisible and saw themselves as second fiddle to men. All that changed when the … [Read more...]
Why Having a Sense of Humor is Key to Successful Aging
Do you ever wonder why some comedians live to 90-years old and beyond? George Burns and Bob Hope lived to be 100. Phyllis Diller made it to 95, Abe Vigoda 94, Don Rickles 90, Carl Reiner 98, Sid Ceasar 91, Milton Berle 93, and Betty White 99. They didn't make a huge effort to stay healthy like going on an extreme diet or doing strenuous exercise, but one thing they had in … [Read more...]
