If you are American and your family wasn't native, they emigrated here from another country at some point in time. I've always been interested in knowing more about my family’s immigrant past and their arrival in America. 99% of Americans have ancestors who came to the U.S. from another country. Only 1.7 percent of the US population is 100% Native American due to … [Read more...]
Where Did All the Candles Come From?
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 be … [Read more...]
What do Women Over 60 Want in Life?
If you are a member of the Baby Boomer generation, you are in your 60s or 70s. As a woman of this age, you have experienced the ups and downs of life that may have affected how you feel about relationships, health, family, or finances. I’m sure you have had wonderful times but experienced challenging moments, It’s all part of this great journey we call life, right? Now … [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...]
How To Play Guitar Over 50 By Using Good Habits
You should never be deterred from learning a new skill. Fresh skills and good habits can be mastered at any age.My name is Lee and I’ve been playing guitar for over 25 years. It came about purely through needing an escape from my frantic life.Playing guitar for me is certainly a form of meditation. I couldn’t be without it.Let's look at very simple ways to get you playing … [Read more...]