A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
“When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them… But to live with the love they left behind.” Since my beloved Mom passed away on Friday, September 25, I’m thankful for the many messages, flowers, planters, virtual hugs, and prayers sent to my family and me. I knew this, but […]
September 25 was not a great day for me. Why? My beloved mother, Bessie Louise, departed from this earthly life. Nevertheless, amid my sorrow, my Who What Wear Beauty feature appeared on their website with eight other ladies over 40 the next day. The post titled, “These 8 Ladies Over 40 Just Shut Down Every […]
Nowadays, living in these unprecedented times is like rolling the dice when planning events, especially my milestone. Nevertheless, I say Happy 65th Birthday to me. . First, hubby didn’t want to stay at a hotel or go out for dinner, so plan B. The Spa at the Hershey Hotel was always my first consideration to […]
I’ve got a great question for my ladies of a certain age: Can we defy gravity’s effect on our faces? Before we get to the answer, let’s examine whether gravity is the culprit or perhaps the loss of facial fat. According to a New York Times article, the author posed an even better concern: is […]
Can you believe it’s already September? Any new season, mostly Autumn, is a perfect time to ask yourself, Are You Falling Into Well-being? COVID-19 is still waxing and waving in Central Pennsylvania. This week, the PA Department of Health reported 1,000 new instances and 18 more deaths. The latest report raises the statewide total of […]
Here in Central Pennsylvania, the coronavirus spreads widely, knowing that the cough and cold season starts again in October. Are you getting the annual flu shot? It seems that a flu shot this year is more critical than ever. In the United States, the COVID-19 death toll is nearing 180,000. The Centers for Disease Control […]
Carbs have gotten a bad rap since people lost weight eating lots of protein on the Atkins Diet. Today, the focus is on the balance of healthy eating and the adverse effects of carbs on the body. Proper nutrition is essential to providing all the vital nutrients for good health and disease prevention. These nutrients […]
Did you know August 17 is Baby Boomer Recognition Day? Perhaps I noticed this dubious distinction because I have a milestone birthday in less than 30 days. When I turned 60, a fabulous friend gave me a book titled Now You’re 60! by Brandon Crose. A notation in the keepsake refers to Boomers as America’s […]
Earlier this week, my semi-annual oral health check-up was. I almost decided not to keep it; I had to ask myself how risky it is to maintain a routine dental exam during COVID-19. A routine medical appointment is a great way to monitor your overall well-being, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, signs and […]
Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has declared a particular color the “Color of the Year.” Back in 2009, the global authority selected the cheery mimosa color during a time of economic uncertainty. Today, the Magnificent eight is not waiting for another decade to acknowledge this hue. So check out the bevy of beauties rocking […]