Chapter 38 It came to Frank pretty soon that he was going to need to find somebody to watch Clarence, Dorothy, and Willie some of the time, especially when he was away on the rails. He went over to the church and asked one of the women there about childcare. He didn’t tell them exactly why he was inquiring, but they didn’t ask either. He found a young woman, Betty Hoffman, … [Read more...]
How to Stop People from Thinking of You as an Old Lady
I want to break the stereotype of how people perceive women of a certain age as old ladies. There is still plenty of advertising with images of little hunched-up old grannies. Here’s what’s funny. I’m a voice actor and can’t play an old lady because my voice still sounds like a kid. As a blogger and YouTuber, brands constantly ask me to promote commode chairs, toilet … [Read more...]
A writer/Not a writer/A writer
I've always considered myself a writer, which doesn't mean I've always written. When I came of age, I needed to earn my own way right away and didn't see how writing could do it, so I became a nurse. I thought it was a brilliant career for a writer: life and death! I'd have so much to write about! But I didn't take in to account how all-encompassing it would be nor how … [Read more...]
Beauty on Your Terms: A Guide to Cosmetic Enhancements for Women 50+
Aging is an inescapable part of life, yet it is beautiful in many ways. The lines and so-called “imperfections” on our faces show the depth of the emotions we have experienced over the years, and it is something to be proud of! Expressions from crying, laughing, and experiencing the truths of life are all engraved into our faces in the form of fine lines and wrinkles. That … [Read more...]
Beauty Product Brands Made Exclusively for Women Over 50
Department stores, Amazon, online sites, and direct marketing companies offer cosmetic solutions for beauty problems by the thousands, but what brands work best for older women? It’s hard to say. Each woman is an individual, so use whatever works best for you. However, several brands design skincare and makeup products exclusively for women over 50. They deal directly with … [Read more...]