Another Post On Our Luxury European Vacay to Portugal and Spain
Our Luxury European Vacation On The Douro River
September 8, hubby and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary at my favorite place to dine for brunch, the Hotel Hershey. Not wanting to overlook our 35 years of marriage, we planned another as we say five-star trip. Read part one of our luxury European vacation on the Douro River. When I first discovered European […]
Women of Grace: Meet O Magazine Insider, Elaine
And just like that, I’m back featuring another fabulous lady over 50. You met many of them here on The Age of Grace Women of Grace series. I admire these beauties with a certain je nais sais quoi. In September, you met the newly published author, Dr. Robyn Joppy; earlier this year, Silver Sneaker Fitness […]
Do You Know Your Girls?
In May 2018, the Ad Council ran a Public Service Campaign using the Alicia Keyes song; You Don’t Know My Name. This particular advertisement is unique and focused on the bond of sisterhood. But at the end of the commercial, a thought-provoking question was asked: Do you know your girls? By now, we all know […]
The Deets On The Fierce Con NYC Brunch
Since joining the Forever Fierce community in October 2017, it’s become a new tradition to find ways to celebrate women over the age of 50 in NYC. First, it was a fashion show sponsored by Chico’s at their Broadway store, then lunch at Fig and Olive last year. On Saturday, my best friend and I ventured […]
Reading Pagoda, You Can Keep Your Spotted Lanternflies
Last Saturday, my best friend, a resident budding photographer, her assistant, and I motored to The Reading Pagoda for a haunting photoshoot. How about the infestation of an Asian bug called lanternflies? After endless swatting, I say, Reading Pagoda, you can keep your spotted lanternflies.
How Do Antioxidants Keep Us Youthful?
Ever notice how, as adults, our ears perk up when someone talks about the fountain of youth? In a recent post, I shared five science-based ways to live longer; you may recall them: a heart-healthy diet, exercising, maintaining average body weight, drinking in moderation, and not smoking. Today’s post, I want to drill down to […]
Women of Grace: Meet Dr. Robyn Joppy
It’s been a while since I interviewed someone for the Women of Grace. You know, the series here on The Age of Grace featuring fabulous ladies over the age of 50 who possess a certain je ne sais quoi. Today, the latest Women of Grace: Meet Dr. Robyn Joppy. You may recall some Women of […]
What Does Processed Food Do To The Body?
Did you know that the average American diet comprises 60% ultra-processed foods? These foods are made irresistible by sugar, fat, and salt. Let’s examine the question: What does processed food do to the body? Most of the food we eat today is processed in some way. Some foods have ingredients added, some are fortified to […]
The Fountain of Youth Is Within Our Reach
Here at the Age of Grace, I’m all about staying healthy and aging gracefully. I believe we all have the same motivation: living as long and fulfilling a life as possible. Researchers identified certain behaviors that can increase longevity. The adoption of these lifestyle habits suggests the fountain of youth is within our reach. The […]