You know, I don’t think of myself as a fashion rule breaker. I wear what I like. I take the time to figure out whether I fancy a given style,…
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“When You Change Your Thoughts, You Change your World”. Norman Vincent Peale I’ll never forget the day I got my used copy of Norman Vincent Peale’s book The Power of…
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I look forward to both Father’s and Mother’s Day each year, even though my father, and now Brooke’s father have both passed away. This is Brooke’s year of firsts without…
Master Difficult Conversations
“No matter how hard a conversation is, I know that on the other side of that difficult conversation lies peace. Knowledge. An answer delivered. Character is revealed. Truces are formed….
How to Wear Workout Clothes in Public
I live in active workout wear — not ‘athleisure’, but real full on workout wear—the stuff you wear to really train, not look super cute. Frankly, day in and day…
The Ultimate Warm Weather Packing List
When I first met Roger, he said he didn’t like to travel. He was happiest sitting on the porch with a good book or watching a travel show on TV….
What You Need to Know About Buying a Luxury Handbag
With clothing trends cycles running shorter and costing less, many women are choosing not to spend as much on trendy pieces, but more on accessories, such as luxury handbags, shoes…
Ten Middle Age Super Powers
It doesn’t seem possible that I am well and truly a “middle aged” woman, even though there have been a few clues. For example, I don’t do cartwheels any more….
My War Against “Anti-Aging”
Waging War on the term “Anti-Aging” Recently, I received a gift of skincare items to try, geared for women my age. They were right up my alley, addressing many of…
4 Hair Style, Beauty and Fashion Rules to Break After 50
The world is full of “rules”. It seems as if there are more rules for women than men and even more rules for older women than young. Ladies, I’m here…
