As older women we get bombarded with skincare claims that promise to reduce the signs of aging and make our skin look younger and more vibrant. Aging is a natural occurrence. It’s difficult to stop, but women spend enormous amounts of money trying to halt it. The purpose of all the hype is to turn us into lifelong customers of creams, potions, serums, and devices. But it’s … [Read more...]
Judith Krummeck: South African Writer and Classical Music DJ | Interview
Author and classical music DJ Judith Krummeck immigrated from South Africa during Apartheid to Baltimore, Maryland in the 1990s. At the time, she had a background in theater and quickly landed a job at classical music station WBJC where she has worked for the last 25 years. In recent years, she segued into writing and has a screenplay in development. Watch this … [Read more...]
Finding Love in Later Life: Let’s Talk About the Golden Bachelor
Alright, I admit, I didn’t watch the show. I’m more of an anglophile who prefers to spend my evenings watching Britbox or a historical drama. But all I’ve been hearing about is the Golden Bachelor and its ensuing divorce. I'm sorry but I can’t imagine how anyone could fall in love with someone they met on a TV reality show, let alone marry them, especially if they are older … [Read more...]
Earth Day Month is April: How Are You Helping the Planet?
April is the month the United States honors the Earth. We celebrate Earth Day, National Garden Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, and National Wildlife Week. It makes sense because it’s also the midst of Spring when flowers bloom, birds sing, and nature brings new life to the world. It’s also a good time to be conscious of how we treat the Earth we live on by doing things … [Read more...]
Pursuing Joy in Writing at Just the Right Time
A few months ago, a photographer friend came to my house to take some high-quality shots of yours truly. I generally loathe having my photo taken and loathe even more looking at those photos. More often than not, what I think I’m projecting to the world doesn’t quite square with what has been captured with angles and light. It’s humbling. I took a little more time trying to … [Read more...]
