It’s Memorial Day Weekend 2025, and a time to remember all who were lost in wars and conflicts past and present in the United States. It’s also a weekend of picnics, family time, and entertainment. Last weekend, I was in Cleveland, Ohio, attending a wedding. The next day, my family and I made a pilgrimage to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Many of the guests were … [Read more...]
Household Items You Will Love to Use to Make Your Life Easier Over 50
As a blogger and Amazon Influencer, I am often sent many kitchen and household tools to try. When I find something I love, I share it with my readers. I especially enjoy items that make our lives easier as we age. And I’m not talking about the commode chairs or toilet rails brands like to send me just because I’m a senior. I’m talking about fun stuff to use to cook, clean, … [Read more...]
My Late ADHD Diagnosis and the Journey to Self-Acceptance
Growing up as a young undiagnosed ADHD girl in the seventies, I sat quietly taking in the world around me. I felt out of place while watching the other children thrive and succeed in their friendships and in school. I made do for the most part and entered adulthood with a passion for telling stories. My lifelong habit of people-watching became one of my greatest … [Read more...]
Best of Baby Boomer Blogs: Wings of Hope
It’s May 2025 and the day after Easter, Pope Francis died. I am not Catholic or even Christian, but he was the epitome of what Christianity is supposed to be and it is a sad loss for the world. Birds flew in mass over the Vatican that evening. Was that a sign of hope? He is interned at Santa Maria Maggiori, one of my favorite cathedrals in Rome. I often write about … [Read more...]
Women Over 50 Are Throwing the “Rules” Out the Window
Do you hate being told how to dress, how to wear your makeup, style your hair, travel, or anything else in life now that you are over 50? Many older women are throwing away society's "rules" because they can. And, why not? We have been on the planet for many decades and know what we like and want. Below are some quotes I have found from women over 50 online. “My hair is … [Read more...]