I’ve been watching the HBO streaming show “And Just Like That,” which is a continuation of “Sex and the City.” The women in it are facing menopause and aging. If you are not familiar with the show, Jessica Sarah Parker plays Carrie Bradshaw, who is a NYC-based newspaper columnist and fashionista. She adores wearing stiletto shoes and has a huge closet dedicated to them. In … [Read more...]
Embracing the Power of Our Stories in the Final Chapters of Life
Who would have thought that at age 80 I would publish my first book––an award-winning memoir, and a second one at age 87? Yet here I am embracing this incredible journey of storytelling and writing, and it has transformed my life in ways I could never have anticipated. I always dreamed of being a creative writer, but adult life with a move to the U.S. for my Australian … [Read more...]
Your Birthday is a Major Holiday so Celebrate it!
Birthdays are supposed to be happy yet often aren’t – especially for aging women. In our youth-obsessed culture, aging has become a four-letter word, and many women over 50 feel there is nothing to celebrate as they turn a year older. So, they self-sabotage their birthday joy, turn it into the birthday blues, and shrug it off saying “It’s just another day.” Does that sound … [Read more...]
How to Dress if You Are a Petite Apple Shape Over 50
This page, which is a guide for petite apple shaped women over 50, has evolved since I first published it. I keep finding new ideas all the time. I myself, am a 5"2" apple shape so I am my best experiment. What is an apple shape? Apple shapes are women who carry their weight in the the midsection, with a fuller or apron belly. Our waists and hips are generally more … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Valentine’s Sweet Thoughts
I hope your week was filled with chocolate or flowers whether you have a Valentine or not. Even though the holiday is known for its commercial appeal, it does have a history. Valentine’s Day may have originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia celebrated in mid-February. It was a pagan fertility celebration dedicated to Faunus, the Roman God of agriculture, … [Read more...]