A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
I don’t visit my medical provider, only when I’m sick. My healthcare provider prefers that I keep routine visits, and so do I. Remember what Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” There are seven preventive screenings we should never skip to maintain excellent health.
Are there any Mid-lifers on Clubhouse, the new drop-in chat app? I heard about Clubhouse in December and figured I would check it out at some point. However, last Friday, February 19, Forever Fierce Day, I became fully submerged in the Mid-life Matters Clubhouse conversation room.
Ladies, have you noticed that your circle of friends seems to get smaller as you mature? We are living in unprecedented times where making midlife connections is intricate at best. If you utilize Facebook or the newest Clubhouse social media platforms, you don’t want to miss this virtual event. When? It’s Forever Fierce Day on […]
Early last year, before we all knew the impact of COVID-19, I ventured to NYC to see the Broadway play, “Aint Too Proud.” The life and times of the iconic Motown men’s group, The Temptations. Today, I’m exploring legendary Singer Mary Wilson and how she kept The Supremes’ legacy alive for over 60 years. Most […]
Last week’s National Wear Red Day’s annual movement encouraged all women to look more closely at cardiovascular risk factors. We hear to adopt a healthy heart diet. Why? Eating healthy is one of the best ways to reduce one’s chances of heart disease. The AHA food certification program guides you to the best nutrition choices. […]
Love is in the air! February is all about matters of the heart. Did you know happy relationships can help your heart? You gotta have the back story. Valentine’s Day originated as a Western Christian feast day honoring an early saint named Valentine. Also, did you know that in February 1964, President Johnson declared the […]
Do we all love it when women from different generations come together for the fun of it? Today, I’m teaming up with a bevy of beauties to showcase out-of-the-box styling. The Magnificent eight blogger group agreed upon out-of-the-box styling—that is, non-traditional ways of wearing clothing or accessories.
I would describe my fashion sense as classic feminine. I prefer dresses and skirts to jeans and pants. Today’s post is not the first time I’ve embraced the military look; remember my camouflage pants? I’m going a step further with my girly twist on combat boots. Combat boots remind me of how fashion changed in […]
I’m thrilled 2020 is over. Today, America gets to turn the page on a new chapter with the momentous events this week in January. First, today’s date, 1/20/2021, is the most anticipated palindrome of the year. A palindrome is a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward or forward.
Did you know physical inactivity causes joint deterioration? Since my 65th birthday in September, I’d like to think I’m healthy senior aging well. I’ve done an excellent job with my annual preventive screenings for maintaining my health. But I’m definitely sitting more and moving less; perhaps it’s all the Netflix binging.