Have you been on the singles scene as a woman over 50? There are all sorts of ways you can go about it. But even if you are happily married, you may find the book Fifty First Dates After 50: A Memoir by author Carolyn Lee Arnold revealing as she describes her journey in alternative lifestyle dating to find a deep connection with a future life partner. I interviewed Carolyn … [Read more...]
50-Year High School Reunion: How Did That Happen?
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was walking the quad of Costa Mesa High School in my mini skirt and go-go boots but this year our 1971 graduating class celebrated our 50-year high school reunion. That’s half a century and just the thought of it seems insane. I wasn’t what you would call “popular” in high school as I wasn’t a cheerleader, on the drill team, or a member … [Read more...]
Should You Get Married Again in Later Life?
The Baby Boomer generation remains one of the largest and long-lived in history. Born between 1946-1964, there’s no denying that you are getting older. Simply put, you’ve lived a lot of life! And, as we all know, life comes with changes – including marital changes. Maybe you got divorced years ago and focused on your career or family. Maybe you’re recently separated and … [Read more...]
Wayward Girls: A Novel by 2 Women From the Same Boarding School
We are two baby boomer women who were essentially strangers to each other when in a burst of hubris, or too much wine, we decided to write a book together inspired by our shared boarding school experiences interwoven with a fictionalized account of a tragic true event. Wayward Girls (Red Adept Publishing August 2021) is the brave result of our adventure. Wayward Girls tells … [Read more...]
Is Your Living Situation Going to Work for You 10 Years From Now?
I spent 10 days cat-sitting for a friend of a friend who lives alone in a small old house on a hillside. She’s over 50 and it got me thinking about how her living situation may have to change in the future. There are steep steps to get to her front door and the backyard garden has a series of terraced steps. I was put in charge of watering her plants, so I had to drag a hose … [Read more...]