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" overweight apple shape, so I am my best experiment. What is an apple shape? Apple shapes are women who carry their weight in 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...]
Why Are People Horrified When Women Age?
This is a bit of a rant. I keep seeing articles in my news app comparing female celebrities with how they looked when they were young and what they look like now. Their aging photos almost always look haggard or washed out. Watch my video talking about how society views aging in women The message is that women who age become dried-up old prunes who will never work … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: The Holiday Season Has Begun
Thanksgiving is over. I hope you had an amazing one! My daughter had a baby on Halloween, so I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for her and her husband. I forgot how hard it was to prepare an entire holiday meal because I have either been to someone else’s house or we did a potluck in recent years. It all came out fantastic though and I had plenty of baby and doggie time. I’ve … [Read more...]