Sheer Clothing Styles for Older Women? Is This Serious?
Every few years some designer gets the hare-brained idea to feature sheer, see-through clothes on women models. In some earlier years these models wore attractive undergarments, making the “costume” (because that’s what it was, basically) less shocking…
Read MoreMy Radiation Face and Thoughts on Beauty Advice
As I age, I note that beauty advice is more of a conversation among friends, family, and even strangers. Sometimes this input is unsolicited; sometimes it’s just like when Madonna appeared on the 2023 Grammys, looking like she had swollen a tick…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Health During a Hospital Stay
When you go to a hospital, you hope to leave in better health than when you arrived, but unfortunately, many of us end up getting sicker when we have a hospital stay. While this situation can confront any one of any age, our age group is at increased risk…
Read More“Good Night, My Sweet Little Grandma” and Other Thoughts on Multi-Generational Living
My husband and I did this on purpose. We were not forced into it for reasons of physical infirmity or financial difficulties. Instead, we were drawn to it by the sheer force of the potential advantages we saw. Chief among those was the ability…
Read MoreSeven Reasons to Try a Sober Spring in 2023
The global wellness economy is estimated to be worth $4 trillion. You read that right – $4 trillion! We are on an endless quest for vitality and youth. Yet many of us drink alcohol, a known toxin. We start drinking at college just to fit in…
Read MoreRetirement: Will You Lose Your Identity or Expand It?
The day when I retired and gave back my office keys, downloaded all my course documents, and met with Human Resources had me questioning my decision. My last week of teaching in college was a roller coaster of emotions…
Read MoreHow to Feel Like a Millionaire in Your Own Home: Luxe Looks on a Budget
I was going to title this piece, “How to Decorate Like a Millionaire,” but of course, there’s no one way a millionaire decorates! As you know, you don’t need a lot of money to live a millionaire lifestyle. That’s because good taste has nothing to do with money…
Read More5 Best Beauty Box Subscriptions for Women Over 50
Have you heard of box subscriptions? They are monthly subscriptions where you sign up and receive a box full of goodies every month. The boxes can contain food, wine, beauty products, clothing, and books, to name a few…
Read More2022 Game-Changing Makeup and Skincare Products I’d Recommend in a Nanosecond
Have you ever purchased a product that absolutely knocked your socks off and you couldn’t wait to let your friends know about it? In today’s article and accompanying video, I’m going to share with you 15 skincare and makeup products I tried this past year…
Read MoreProduct Reviews: To Write or Not to Write?
Normally, I dismiss any plea for a product review. Instead of a cute tag on a string, the request typically comes in a follow-up email to confirmation that my purchase has been delivered. Who has time to review?
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