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...]
Fabulous Home and Kitchen Products You Have to Try
As a blogger, I get to try out products sent to me from brands. Some are just so-so, but others are amazing. I thought I would share a few I love with you if you want to try them yourself. 1. Do you love noodles? Ramen restaurants are everywhere you look in Los Angeles, where I live. They’ve become trendy hangouts often with long lines. But, what … [Read more...]
Elegear Cooling Sleep Products Review: For Hot Sleepers
I was given two products to try from a brand called Elegear. Each incorporates Japanese Arc-Chill technology to use your body heat to cool you off. These products can be a Godsend for women over 50 who experience hot flashes or tend to sleep hot and lose sleep. Both products incorporate specially designed cooling fibers that absorb heat and reduce skin temperature so you … [Read more...]
Live Longer by Taking Up the Hobby of Gardening
In many areas of the world, people in their 90s, especially in rural areas pick olives or work in their gardens. They’ve never seen the inside of a gym and do not need to do workouts on YouTube. They get up early to plant seeds, weed, hoe and do other outdoor chores. Walking in their village and climbing up steps is their main exercise. They live long healthy lives without the … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: We Are Still Going Strong
Sometime in 2015, I believe, I attended a blogging conference for Midlife Women in Nashville, Tennessee. I have been blogging since about 2008, and in this blog since the end of 2011. Miraculously, I still love it! It was at that conference that I met an amazing group of women writers, many of whom I am still connected to online. Some of them were part of a Boomer blogging … [Read more...]