Are you familiar with the archetypes Maiden – Mother – Crone? They have described the phases of life women take for centuries. But Stephanie Raffelock, author of Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women disputes that and offers a new archetype for crone in the form of Creatrix. Most modern older women do not think of themselves as haggard and worn-out “old … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Easing Into Summer Fun
It’s June and life is getting back to normal, as best it can after our devasting pandemic. Mask mandates have been lifted in most areas and people are getting out and about. Here in Los Angeles, the indoor mandate will be lifted next week but we can go mask-free outside and breathe fresh air and enjoy the summer fun. It’s funny how the little things in life can bring you … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way to Dress for Your Body Shape?
We’ve all been there – you’ve tried on a garment that looks fabulous on someone else but, on you, it just doesn’t seem quite right. It can be a bit demoralizing, especially if you really love the piece. The likelihood is it doesn’t suit your body shape, but that can just make you dislike your figure more. Don’t let it. Because there’s another outfit out there that will make you … [Read more...]
Tilda’s Promise: A Book Excerpt
If you're looking for a novel you can relate to, you may enjoy Tilda's Promise, by Jean P. Moore. Amidst all the characters in this moving novel of loss, love, and potential new beginnings, the two who grieve hardest have the most to discover. Tilda Carr has lost the love of her life - her husband Harold - after forty years of marriage, while her granddaughter and namesake … [Read more...]
Stacey Gustafson Releases Her Newest and Very Funny Book
I wanted to let all my readers know that author and sister midlife+ blogger Stacey Gustafson is releasing her new book, “Are You Still Kidding Me?” I am including an excerpt from her book below. I Netflix Cheated on My Husband - Book Excerpt by Stacey Gustafson I tried ways to end my deception, but nothing worked. To protect my indiscretion, I routinely deleted … [Read more...]