International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 and March is Women's History Month. It's a time when we celebrate the accomplishments of women from the past and in the present. We all love cool quotes, right? FTD has rounded up 100 of the most powerful free quotes from amazing women like Eleanor Roosevelt, Beyonce, Malala Yousafzai, and more! You can find them and use … [Read more...]
Shifting Shorelines: Messages From a Wiser Self: Book Review
I was in South Florida for a week, so it seemed appropriate that I read a book called Shifting Shorelines: Messages From a Wiser Self while I was on the plane coming from Los Angeles. The book takes place on one of the Barrier Islands near the Florida Keys and contains reflections by a woman in her 70s of her life’s journey and how they relate to the nature surrounding her. … [Read more...]
Six Ways to Live Longer and Happier: DECIDE
Did you know that there are over half a million people over the age of 100 in the world? And, that number is expected to be eight times that by 2050. While no one can know for sure if they will become a centenarian, it’s becoming more and more likely. I recommend that people set a clear intention to live a long, happy life, even up to 120 years. Scientists once said that our … [Read more...]
Does it Seem Like Mercury is Always in Retrograde?
I don’t follow astrology religiously but sometimes it’s fun. We hear over and over that Mercury is in retrograde meaning things don’t work, it’s not a good time to start new ventures, and the world goes wacko. I know people who won’t go out of their house when it’s occurring. What is Mercury in retrograde? Four times during the year Mercury, which is the closest planet … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Musing about Travel – Food – and Enjoying Life
Ah, the lazy days of summer! The Best of Boomer Bloggers are enjoying life and taking it easy. Well, except for Sue, who lives down under, and is enjoying life in the middle of winter. My daughter and I just came back from a trip to the Canadian Rockies where we hiked our butts off. I survived a 10.1 km (6.5 miles) hike around Lake Louise. If you haven’t been yet, the … [Read more...]