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A Memorial Day history lesson about the Vietnam War

Midlife Crisis Queen: It's never too late to find out who you might have been!

midlifecrisisqueen

24 May 2013 | 7:06 am

Just got back into town after a short trip up to South Dakota to experience Mt. Rushmore personally… overall a very worthwhile experience! Most of us are about to celebrate Memorial Day, a holiday which meant very little to me until I married a Vietnam era veteran. I am afraid most young people have no way to understand exactly what happened to those in their late teens and twenties during the Vietnam War. If you asked them, most probably would not know that everyone was eligible to fight that war, not just those who volunteered. We boomers remember well “the lottery” or…
DNR by Another Name

The New Old Age

By PAULA SPAN

22 May 2013 | 8:30 am

A small experiment finds that family members are more comfortable with the phrase "allow a natural death."
I Can’t Change Time, But It’s Sure Changed Me.

MidLifeBloggers

See Byline

20 May 2013 | 12:31 pm

Our age may belie our actions, but in the end, we discover we are indeed getting older and doing and saying things we swore in our youth would never happen.
Young Bob Dylan

vintage everyday

John VE

24 May 2013 | 5:04 am

Robert Allen Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan (1941) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, music producer, artist, and writer. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of…
Too Many in New Orleans Know Victims of Gun Violence

Whose shoes are these anyway?

Vérité Parlant is Nordette Adams

23 May 2013 | 9:33 am

Front page of the New Orleans Times Picayune, Mother's Day 2013, featuring mothers who've lost children to gun violence. On Mother's Day morning, I found the Sunday edition of the New Orleans Times Picayune on my lawn. The picture here shows that day's front page. The headline of the feature story on the left reads, "Mothers talk about losing a child to violence." For many readers this is

Midlife Crisis Queen: It's never too late to find out who you might have been!
A Memorial Day history lesson about the Vietnam War

midlifecrisisqueen

24 May 2013 | 7:06 am

Just got back into town after a short trip up to South Dakota to experience Mt. Rushmore personally… overall a very worthwhile experience! Most of us are about to celebrate Memorial Day, a holiday which meant very little to me until I married a Vietnam era veteran. I am afraid most young people have no way to understand exactly what happened to those in their late teens and twenties during the Vietnam War. If you asked them, most probably would not know that everyone was eligible to fight that war, not just those who volunteered. We boomers remember well “the lottery” or…
Whatever happened to good, old-fashioned self-worth?

midlifecrisisqueen

21 May 2013 | 6:00 am

Lately, it seems like everywhere I turn I see friends who suffer from terrible self-esteem. Why do so many of us feel like we must provide endless services to our family, friends and lovers in order to “earn” the right to be loved? Where did we learn that love and respect can only be earned? Shouldn’t caring and love from others be given freely? I find this all so sad because I see myself in all of this. This is how I used to feel too, so self-sacrificing for those around me in hopes that they might eventually find me worthy of positive attention, affection and…
Wise words from Ruth Thomas

midlifecrisisqueen

19 May 2013 | 9:02 am

I just discovered an 85-year-old woman who started her own blog! Check out her love and marriage advice as she celebrates 64 years of marriage.
Don’t make the same mistakes as I did in midlife!

midlifecrisisqueen

17 May 2013 | 7:33 am

OK, so here’s the scoop. We all want to think we are too smart to make the same mistakes as others when it comes to midlife. That’s your first mistake. Feeling uncertain about what’s next in your 40s is healthy and natural, not a sign of stupidity. The first half of your life is spent doing what everyone else told you was important, things like get a sensible career, marry well and have a few kids. If these should happen to turn out badly, or even if, from the outside things look great, but you are miserable inside, welcome to midlife mayhem. The time for change is…
An interesting retirement option…

midlifecrisisqueen

16 May 2013 | 7:26 am

Speaking of finding the good life, check out this option for making your retirement money go MUCH FURTHER! Almost 350,00 Americans get their social security checks shipped overseas… Here’s why!

The New Old Age
DNR by Another Name

By PAULA SPAN

22 May 2013 | 8:30 am

A small experiment finds that family members are more comfortable with the phrase "allow a natural death."
V.A. Warns Aging Veterans Against ‘Pension Poachers’

By SUSAN SELIGER

21 May 2013 | 9:46 am

Questionable financial tactics are one reason for the enormous backlog of applications for a caregiving benefit, officials claim.
After the Denial Letter Arrives

By SUSAN SELIGER

17 May 2013 | 10:57 am

What families can do if the V.A. rejects a veteran's claim for caregiving benefits.
The ‘Long and Unacceptable’ Wait for a Veterans’ Benefit

By SUSAN SELIGER

15 May 2013 | 3:00 am

Why are elderly veterans and their spouses still waiting months, sometimes more than a year, to qualify for caregiving benefits from the V.A.?
Vermont Passes ‘Aid in Dying’ Measure

By PAULA SPAN

14 May 2013 | 7:18 am

Vermont is the first state to permit physician-assisted suicide by legislation, rather than referendum or court order.

MidLifeBloggers
I Can’t Change Time, But It’s Sure Changed Me.

See Byline

20 May 2013 | 12:31 pm

Our age may belie our actions, but in the end, we discover we are indeed getting older and doing and saying things we swore in our youth would never happen.
Short Shots from MidLife & Beyond: Invisibility

Jane Gassner

17 May 2013 | 12:31 pm

It's comforting to know that that personality doesn't go the way of perky breasts and a freshfaced complexion.
Book Review of Fierce with Age: Chasing God and Squirrels in Brooklyn

See Byline

13 May 2013 | 10:37 am

So now what, at this age? Who am I without the accouterments of my earlier life? My job, my youth, my expertise in a particular field? If I’m not running the race, do I even have value?
Maybe I Don’t Need to Photoshop Myself

Jane Gassner

9 May 2013 | 3:12 pm

I don't really hate my neck and really, the bags under my eyes are not that bad. It's just that seeing a photo of myself these days brings me face to face (yes, really) with the fact that I no longer look like I used to.
The Real Reality Show: MidLife Dating

See Byline

6 May 2013 | 10:59 pm

It was in the middle of Victoria's Secret, rummaging through the three-for-one thongs (question: why bother wearing them?), when I had the thought that struck a wave of fear in me so intense, I almost dropped the panties: I would have to share a bathroom.

vintage everyday
Young Bob Dylan

John VE

24 May 2013 | 5:04 am

Robert Allen Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan (1941) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, music producer, artist, and writer. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of…
Schnee Bath, 1916

John VE

24 May 2013 | 2:33 am

Schnee bath, from Edward Reginald Morton and Elkin Cumberbatch’s – Essentials of Medical Electricity (Third Edition), 1916 (via)
Funny Vintage Photos

John VE

24 May 2013 | 2:22 am

Here is a small collection of funny vintage photos Read more »
London Street scene, 1920s

John VE

24 May 2013 | 2:14 am

London Street scene, 1920s
Old Photos of Tibetans

John VE

24 May 2013 | 1:50 am

A Tibetan grandfather begs for alms or food for his family in a scene from an unknown film. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images). Circa 1925 Monks using woodwind instruments to sound midday on a rooftop at the Potala Palace, Lhasa, official residence of the Dalai Lama. (Photo by Obrazove Zpravobajstvi/Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1955 A young member of the Tibetan aristocracy dressed from head to toe in ornate jewellery and ceremonial clothing. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images). Circa 1925 A young Tibetan girl in traditional dress, her hair plaited into 108 braids, or as…

Whose shoes are these anyway?
Too Many in New Orleans Know Victims of Gun Violence

Vérité Parlant is Nordette Adams

23 May 2013 | 9:33 am

Front page of the New Orleans Times Picayune, Mother's Day 2013, featuring mothers who've lost children to gun violence. On Mother's Day morning, I found the Sunday edition of the New Orleans Times Picayune on my lawn. The picture here shows that day's front page. The headline of the feature story on the left reads, "Mothers talk about losing a child to violence." For many readers this is
The Day After the New Orleans Mother's Day Shooting

Vérité Parlant is Nordette Adams

19 May 2013 | 3:40 pm

This post supplements a longer post at BlogHer.com. I received an email on Monday (May 13) from BlogHer's News and Politics Editor Grace Hwang Lynch looking for people willing to write about the Mother's Day shooting. When I saw it, I was annoyed. No. I was angry in a way I couldn't understand. I figured that people not from here thought the incident was another "mass shooting story" like
Cracking Up at Stephon Marrying Anderson Cooper on SNL (Video)

Vérité Parlant is Nordette Adams

19 May 2013 | 11:57 am

Too hilarious to miss is the video above of Saturday Night Live character Stefon's marriage to Anderson Cooper. The skit marked the last time we'll see Bill Hader regularly doing his Stefon report on Weekend Update with Seth Myers. Saturday, May 18, was Hader's last show as a cast member. Below is a 2011 clip from the David Letterman show in which Hader talks about how he came up with the
Scandal Creator Shonda Rhimes Talks Olivia Pope and Judy Smith (Video)

Vérité Parlant is Nordette Adams

16 May 2013 | 4:10 pm

In the video above, CNN's Jake Tapper interviews Shonda Rhimes, the creator of ABC's hit show Scandal and the long-running Grey's Anatomy. Rhimes talks about what drew her to Judy Smith's life. Smith is the real woman whose work as a crisis manager inspired Scandal. Rhimes also discusses with Tapper that the show is the first show in 40 years to feature a black woman as the lead character.
Small Child Running Near the Gunman in New Orleans Shooting Photo: The Toll of Gun Violence on Children (Video)

Vérité Parlant is Nordette Adams

14 May 2013 | 9:55 am

Look at this picture. Does that look like a small child running alone from the shooter? So young, so small, and already he's had to learn to escape a bullet. The man in the photo aims at the scattering crowd attending the New Orleans Mother's Day Second Line Parade. Police are currently searching for the suspect, allegedly Akein Scott. But did you notice that small child? Yesterday, I didn't

Twenty Four At Heart
A Post About The Ordinary

Suzanne

24 May 2013 | 12:01 am

I can’t believe May is almost over. I did a double take looking at my calendar last night - What do you mean it’s Memorial Day Weekend? How did that happen? My daughter’s birthday is in a few days – there are birthday chores to do! (Why is my life so chaotic? It seems like there’s never time to catch my breath.) For the holiday weekend, I want to see PR turn the corner and start looking/feeling a whole lot better. Worrying about his health is aging me several years per hour. There is no worry like the worry of a parent for their child. I also want need to get…
Random Updates

Suzanne

23 May 2013 | 12:01 am

Hello, hello! I want to apologize to everyone I owe emails to right now. There are a lot of you, and I will try my hardest to get caught up within the next few days. If you left a comment on my last few posts, I have now (finally) responded in the comments section of my posts. I’m sorry it took me a little longer than normal. Here are some random updates on the chaos my life: • It feels SO good to be back in California. I don’t think I realize how spoiled I am with my “California lifestyle” until I leave for awhile. • I still haven’t had a minute to…
Here, But Not Really

Suzanne

22 May 2013 | 12:01 am

I got back to The OC late last night. It took me about 14 hours to get home - The joys of cross country air travel! I came home to a very (!!) sick kid. The kind of sick that scares a parent to death. (And makes me feel like the worst parent in the world because I wasn’t here when he needed me.) (But, if I wasn’t at my other son’s graduation I would have been a horrible parent also!?) I’ll be taking my youngest to the doctor and/or the hospital today. He went to a doc-in-the-box while I was gone, and they did absolutely nothing. Skyrocketing fever and chills for…
Rain Soaked But Joyful

Suzanne

21 May 2013 | 12:01 am
Five Minutes on North Carolina

Suzanne

20 May 2013 | 12:01 am

I have a whopping five minutes to write a blog post. This is what I can tell you about my North Carolina trip so far: • It takes one full (entire, loooooong!) day to travel from Orange County to North Carolina. • A great son is willing to pick his mom up at the airport late at night. • Hotel bars can be awesome. • It has been completely grey and/or raining every second I’ve been here. ”Carolina Blue” must be a myth. It rained all of my last visit, also. • As a result, I have apparently hauled massive amounts of camera gear across 3,000+ miles for no…

Anali's First Amendment
Sunday in Boston: SoWa Market + Plant Swap

Lisa Johnson

22 May 2013 | 11:54 am

This past Sunday, I finally made my way over to the SoWa Open Market in Boston's South End. SoWa is short for South of Washington Street.This past winter I had planned to visit the SoWa Vintage Market, which is inside the brick gallery building, but I never made it. Hopefully, I'll get over there soon. With summer allegedly on the way, allegedly because it's rather chilly here at the moment, the Farmers' Market is back for the season. For the first time, they tried something new and had a plant swap. I always have plants to swap and love getting new ones, so I decided that I would make…
Some Movies I Loved

Lisa Johnson

18 May 2013 | 5:14 pm

Over the last few months, I've been keeping track of all the movies that I've seen. Getting DVDs from the library makes it so easy!There were some movies that weren't so great. One film was probably the worst that I had ever seen. *shudder* Truly horrible. At least in my opinion. It got some good reviews, but I just don't get it. That's almost two hours that I can't get back.Anyway, the movie list that I'm keeping is getting far too long for one blog post, so I decided to focus on the good ones and break it into smaller pieces. Here are four movies that were everything that I want in a…
Sweet + Savory: A Tasty Giveaway for All Aboard The Arc!

Lisa Johnson

15 May 2013 | 2:09 pm

*Updated 5/22/2013* The contest is closed. Congratulations to Edi, Anna and Ten!Are you hungry to do some good? Well, here's an opportunity for you to feed your stomach and your heart.As I've written recently, like last year, I'm raising funds for All Aboard The Arc! To sweeten my fundraising efforts, I want to give something to all of you who read this blog and have supported it for 7 years.Also, I'd like to welcome new readers arriving everyday. With the support of two wonderful organizations, Greyston Bakery and Firehouse Subs, I have some treats in store for you.I've written before about…
Stamp Out Hunger ~ May 11, 2013

Lisa Johnson

11 May 2013 | 6:38 am

Today is Stamp Out Hunger! Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans are facing hunger? Or that nearly 6 million Americans are fed by food banks each week? Or that 1 in 7 Americans use SNAP (food stamps) benefits?Those are frightening statistics and there is no need for them. There is more than enough food in this country for everyone.If your postal carrier has not arrived yet today, there is still time to participate. Even if they have arrived, you can still go to your local post office and drop off a bag of food.The day is still young and we all have a chance to do something good in a very easy,…
Single Serving Orange Pecan Shortbread

Lisa Johnson

7 May 2013 | 9:35 pm

It's been a while since I made blogged about a single serving dessert. I've been baking these behind the scenes, but without the fancy toppings. This latest recipe was inspired by a recipe for Pistachio Shortbread in the current issue of Bon Appétit. I just saw the recipe today while reading the magazine on the train, so it was a last minute decision to blog it so soon. But I'm only blogging twice a week now and decided to fit in a recipe sooner rather than later.I actually have pistachios in the house, but didn't feel like chopping them up and the pecans were already chopped. Also, I…

Average Jane™
Average Jane Gets Results

Average Jane

9 May 2013 | 6:26 pm

It's only been a few weeks since my new doctor suggested that I radically overhaul my diet to address my various health issues, but I'm already noticing huge improvements in the way I look and feel. Basically I'm going with clean eating, which means that every food I eat should ideally still look the way it did when it was harvested. That means processed foods are out (I'm fudging things a little with canned beans and tomatoes). Dairy is also a no-go, which I'd already figured out on my own except that I had to be forcibly separated from my last holdout: cheese. I've…
Average Jane Cleans House

Average Jane

8 May 2013 | 5:49 am

If my mother were still alive, she would be horrified by this post. (Possibly by my blog in general.) I was always the kid blithely telling everyone at the school carnival that the cake she brought was from the grocery store, while she was constantly cautioning me not to talk about "private family business." Well here's some private family business: I'm a terrible housekeeper. There was a time when I had someone come in every other week and clean my house. It was wonderful because I hate house cleaning, but it got to be awfully pricey and so when my longtime cleaning…
Why Average Jane Loves the BlogPaws Conference

Average Jane

8 May 2013 | 5:34 am

One of the best things about blogging is finding and building communities. When I first started blogging, I used to make it a point not to talk about my cats too much, but I've since overcome my crazy cat lady shame. It's a good thing, too, because it turns out that the BlogPaws community suits me very well, despite the fact that I still blog about plenty of other stuff besides my pets. Communities are about friends and finding new blogs to read, yes, but they're also about learning. BlogPaws does an excellent job in that regard. Their annual conference features top social media…
Average Jane's Thoughts on Mother's Day

Average Jane

30 Apr 2013 | 6:00 pm

My mother died in 1998, so time has smoothed the sharp edges off the pangs of sadness I used to feel every year when I'd start getting email suggesting where I should take my mother for Mother's Day or what kind of gift she would want. Still, this time of year makes me wistful because of all of the hype around a holiday that has nothing to do with me at all. Mother's Day advertising is everywhere right now, which may be why I had a dream about my mother last night. I dreamt that I was on a shuttle bus going to meet her at a hotel in another city so we could have a vacation…
Average Jane, Lonely Walker

Average Jane

29 Apr 2013 | 4:30 am

Yesterday I did the two events I mentioned in my last post. I started the day with the Trolley Run, which was a four-mile route that wound through a truly lovely part of the city. Before the race started, I ran into two different teammates, but apparently I was the only person on my team who planned to mostly walk rather than run. Therefore I was alone the whole way. Despite the fact that four miles is longer than I usually walk, it isn't that much longer. I did pretty well (57:51 - a pace of 14:28, which isn't bad if you consider that there was a bathroom break in there) except that…

Cindy La Ferle's Home Office
When our sons marry …

Cindy La Ferle

23 May 2013 | 6:14 am

I went from resenting my mother-in-law to accepting her, finally to appreciating her. What appeared to be her diffidence when I was first married, I now value as serenity.” — Ayelet Waldman Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal ran a feature stating the obvious: “Mothers worry more when sons marry than when daughters marry,” according [...]
Wisdom for graduates

Cindy La Ferle

16 May 2013 | 5:03 am

I always pass along good advice. It is the only thing to do with it, since it is never of any use to oneself.” – Oscar Wilde It’s graduation season. The flowering trees are in bloom, everywhere, and suddenly I’m flooded with sweet memories of my son’s baccalaureate ceremonies at Shrine High School (2004) and [...]
Fear of missing …what?

Cindy La Ferle

14 May 2013 | 12:14 pm

“It’s hard not to develop this 21st-century form of anxiety when one glance at your smartphone reveals a thousand awesome things your friends — and enemies — are doing.” — Martha Beck, “The Grass Ain’t Greener” It’s no secret that I’ve carried on a love-hate relationship with social media for years. Using LinkedIn as one [...]
Gardening for the spirit

Cindy La Ferle

8 May 2013 | 5:42 pm

When I go into the garden with a spade and dig a bed, I feel such exhilaration and health that I realize I have been defrauding myself in letting others do for me what I should have done with my own hands.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Throughout my life, gardens have provided many spiritual lessons and [...]
Housework by the book?

Cindy La Ferle

29 Apr 2013 | 6:03 am

Excuse the mess, but we live here.” — Roseanne Barr When we moved into our first apartment in 1980, my architect husband and I rarely discussed the delicate issue of housework. Newly married and devoted to our business careers, Doug and I left early for work every weekday morning, tripping over mounds of unfolded laundry [...]

Diary of a Midlife Crisis
I miss her

Midlife Virgin

13 May 2013 | 9:01 am

I finally found the words, two weeks after my mother died.I miss her.Not the her that she was at the end, where we couldn't talk for more than a minute or two on the phone and where she was really starting to lose herself. Not the her that she was the last time I saw her, disjointed and mean, slapping me across the face in a drunken stupor. Not the her that looked at me with lost eyes, wondering what was going on inside of her.I miss the her that was my mother. It makes sense that I couldn't find words for her because she was a difficult, complicated and screwed up woman. She could cut me to…
Desperately Seeking Susan

Midlife Virgin

26 Apr 2013 | 10:00 pm

I dyed my hair tonight.Doesn't sound like a big deal but it was.Since finishing chemo and radiation, my hair has been growing back in quite nicely.And quite grayly.When I see myself in photographs, I don't like the way I look because the silver hair looks so foreign to me. I thought I would get used to it. But I'm not.I hate it.I hate it because I didn't get to choose it. Cancer forced it on me when I had to shave my head after chemo. And while everyone loves how the silver looks - and I get it, it does look pretty good - it will never look good to me because I didn't get to choose it.I…
I'm still here

Midlife Virgin

8 Apr 2013 | 10:29 pm

Madame H drove me home from my birthday party on Saturday (birthday is actually today) and when she dropped me off, she said something that made me stop and think.She said something like, "You got another birthday."I got another birthday.And I came home and sat down and cried.Because I'm still here.Battered and a little worse for wear. Tonight, my left shoulder/neck/clavicle hurt so much I can barely type this.But I'm still here.I'm lonely and I'm still missing the Filmmaker terribly, though we see each other now and then, which is nice.And I'm still here.I'm missing my dad today because a…
We have nothing to fear but... fear...

Midlife Virgin

23 Mar 2013 | 4:44 pm

I went to the WeSPARK post-treatment support group this week because I've been feeling lost and out of sorts and very, extremely depressed and decided I needed to get some help and guidance.As I was on the bus to the group, I got thinking about what I was going to talk about. I haven't been able to go because of the new job and wanted to be able to summarize the last couple of months fairly quickly so as to not take up too much time.As I was thinking about how I was feeling, I realized something.I'm afraid.Of course I'm afraid my cancer will come back, first and foremost. I mean, who wouldn't…
What I learned from you

Midlife Virgin

18 Mar 2013 | 11:00 pm

I learned to laugh even more than I ever have before.I learned to be quiet without being afraid of not being heard.I learned to be heard.I learned to listen and accept.I learned that I can be open and honest and not be punished for it.I learned that someone I love can be gentle and kind and compassionate with me.I learned that anger is not a normal part of a relationship.I learned that I am worth something.I learned how to just be with someone.I learned to not write your story and to not try to figure out what you're going to do and do emotional algebra with every little thing.I learned what…

Good & Plenty - Candelaria Silva's Blog
But You Didn't!

Candelaria

17 May 2013 | 9:14 pm

I could have written a better book than that. You’re right, but you didn’t. I could have made a better movie than that. Right, again, but you didn’t. My cousin sings better than he. Yes, but he only sings for the family.Reasons you/I didn’t: Didn’t make the time. Didn’t have or fake the confidence. Didn’t want to hear the word NO so prevented hearing a YES. Thought you’d get to it one day and you didn’t (though you might still have some time). Listened to the naysayers. Kept trying to go through the front door instead of finding another door or window to get into. Were…
Culture for the poor

Candelaria

11 May 2013 | 7:01 am

“Culture for the poor must never be poor culture. We must have the best instruments for the poorest children, the best teachers for the poorest children and the best buildings for the poorest children.” Master José Antonio Abreu founder of El Sistema in Venezuela. This quote is from Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema & the Transformative Power of Music by Tricia Tunstall. In 1975 Dr. José Antonio Abreu had 50 music stands for 100 kids to start a music program in a garage in Caracas, Venezuela. Only 11 children showed up. He asked himself, “Do I…
The Importance of Context

Candelaria

6 May 2013 | 4:03 pm

Context Until finding that first book by Langston Hughes with his photo on the jacket, I hadn’t realized that all the books I’d been reading and devouring were written by and about white people exclusively. I was 13 years old when I had this discovery. This started me on a self-guided journey scouring local libraries in St. Louis for anything written by and about Black people. I hadn’t realized how hungry I was for these stories until I read two books by Langston Hughes – The Sweet Flypaper of Life (with photos by Roy DeCarava) and Not…
Real Questions about Sex & Relationships for Teens: A Discussion Guide for Parents

Candelaria

25 Apr 2013 | 7:42 am

Real Questions about Sex and Relationships for Teens: A Discussion Guide for Parents By Candelaria Silva-Collins, copyright 2012 Images of sex and sexuality abound in the world of teenagers in the United States. Despite this abundance of images, frank and open conversations about sex and relationships between teens and their parents rarely happen. Real Questions helps…
The Siblings – Evil and Good

Candelaria

19 Apr 2013 | 9:11 pm

Evil and Good are siblings that walk together always. Once they were conjoined in harmony. They separated for various reasons explained in various beliefs and myths from various cultures and countries. Sometimes they walk side-by-side, sometimes hand-in-hand, sometimes they follow each other, sometimes they play hopscotch, but they are near…always. This is the dichotomy of life. Terror happens. Violence occurs. There’s injury, mayhem and death. And then, swiftly, there is an out pouring of assistance, kindness, compassion, and healing. No…

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A Heavy Heart

Granny Sue

22 May 2013 | 4:57 pm

I have not been able to write on this blog since I came home. Late Monday evening I heard the sad news that one of my nephews had passed away on Sunday. It is difficult to write about, or to think about anything else. Travis. What to say about him? He was just a little boy when I moved away from the area where most of my family lived, over 35 years ago. I remember a shy little boy with deep brown eyes and tousled red hair who hid behind his mother's legs when confronted with the multitude of cousins at a family gathering. I remember a smile that lit those brown eyes and shone right into my…
Home Again!

Granny Sue

20 May 2013 | 6:06 pm

What a time I had! And how glad I am to be home again. A day late too; the storms in the Midwest have air travel pretty messed up. I am not complaining, however, because I am feeling so sorry for those in Oklahoma affected by the terrible tornado. My prayers and thoughts are with them tonight. I am safely home and I am sure there are many who are not able to say that this night. I will be updating my blog in the next day or so with pictures and news about my trip to the Philadelphia area. It was fun, inspiring, and filled with connections with people, visits with nature, stories, and good…
Looking Back: Migration Celebration 2013

Granny Sue

17 May 2013 | 9:16 am

It came, it rained, the sun shone, the birds were fabulous and so were the people. We worked hard, we laughed and we had a great time working with the volunteers and staff of the Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) last Saturday at the 12th annual Migration Celebration. What was it all about? Nature, birds, conservation, ecology, and hands-on fun. My part was the hands-on part: I told stories and made crafts with over 100 children and adults. Fun? Oh yeah. Work? That too, but when I see people having so much fun it's easy to forget the hard parts and bask in the joy around me. Here's a photo…

Jan's Sushi Bar
Chocolate Strawberry Crumb Cake

Jan

24 May 2013 | 5:11 am

I sort of mentioned this in passing in a recent post, and got quite a few requests for the recipe. Then I promptly forgot all about it. When I realized I’d only posted two recipes this week (three is my norm) and that I hadn’t really done much cooking this week since Beloved is out of town on business, I decided I’d drag it out and post it. You’re welcome. This was one of those Sunday morning indulgences – I woke up and thought that a coffee cake-ish sort of thing sounded good and was in the mood to bake. I had some fresh strawberries on hand and almost made a…
Now, About Those Sources…

Jan

23 May 2013 | 3:00 am

Yesterday, when I reposted my article on why saturated fats are so important to our health, I got this comment: I was wondering if there are any sites you can direct me to that would cite studies or evidence of what you shared? I’d love to share this information with friends/family, but I know the first thing they’ll say is that I read it on a blog and don’t have anything to back it up. I tend to research stuff to death before I write about it – it’s just not in my nature to go around making wild, unsubstantiated claims (I also have a real fear of making a fool out of…
The Skinny on Saturated Fats – A Repost

Jan

22 May 2013 | 3:00 am

A couple of years ago, I did a series on dietary fats and the role they play in our health. My readership has more than tripled since then, and I thought it would be a good time to re-run one of my best posts on the subject. Enjoy, and feel free to to tell me I’m full of it if you wish. It will be an interesting conversation. Last Friday I wrote a post about a study published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine implicating the high consumption of carbohydrates in the development of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases – basically what it came down to was…
Chipotle Glazed Pork Chops

Jan

21 May 2013 | 7:36 am

I’ve been having connectivity issues this morning and am running a bit late today, so this will be a rather short post about a very delicious dish. How do I know it was delicious? The Young One not only ate both of his pork chops, he finished off mine. It’s super simple to make, too. When I finally found a brand of canned chipotle peppers that had no wheat or MSG (don’t ask me what it is, because I can’t remember), I pureed the entire can, seeds and all, and portioned it out into a couple of ice cube trays. Once it froze, I bagged it up and stuck it back in the…
Mushroom and Spinach Quiche

Jan

20 May 2013 | 3:00 am

I love crustless quiches. They’re just so darn easy – no persnickety pastry that needs to be glazed so it won’t get soggy. I have to admit, though – I make a great pie crust. Or I did, back in the day; I’m still working on a good, flaky, tender gluten-free pie crust. I’ll probably come across the right combination of the right ingredients one of these days, although with the warm weather upon us, my baking will be sharply curtailed. Not necessarily a bad thing, of course. Where was I? Oh, yes – crustless quiche. Love ‘em. Not only…

Nanny Goats in Panties
5 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Cost You Virtually Nothing

Margaret

26 Apr 2013 | 1:01 pm

When are you going to get it through your thick skull that spending a lot of money on your mom for Mother’s Day is completely missing the point? There is a reason why she puts your crappy stick figure art, or the crayon outline of your hand turned into a turkey on the refrigerator, rather than installing museum pieces in the parlor. On Mother’s Day you want to make her feel special. And how do you do that? Easy. Just employ any or all of the following low-cost hyper-thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas and you’re golden for at least another 365 days. 1. Listen to her.
Email from Lekki Lagos a Scam? Pshaw!

Margaret

5 Apr 2013 | 1:07 pm

image: earthlink I was going to tell you about Harold, my new pet tse tse fly, and how I came to be mayor of a small town in West Dakota, but then I got this very important email: I know! I’m totally going to be a spy, y’all! Oh, I hear your silly cries of warning, that this might be a scam, but I did my research and it’s totally legit. I Googled “ventgloballogistics.net” and everything. You see, according to one of those WHOIS pages, their domain is registered in the Netherlands and Luxembourg, sooo European. And it’s barely a month old, so…
Getting Back at Spammers

Margaret

25 Mar 2013 | 4:18 pm

Exacting true and just revenge on spammers is impossible. And while I desire to maim them swiftly and severly, it’s mostly illegal in this country. They are pesky flies that won’t die and you swat and flail and miss. And exhaust yourself to endless frustration. That’s why I like to mock the ever-lovin’ snot out of them whenever and however I can. Take for example this comment I got recently which got in my craw, so rather than deleting the comment, I responded… And then I removed the link to their bogus “make money online” scammy spammy ugly icky…
What is the Capital of California?

Margaret

16 Mar 2013 | 5:00 pm

So many people are asking this question (in fact many people are Googling it right now and ending up here) that I thought I would finally put all doubt to rest once and for all. So, what is the capital of California? That’s easy. It’s either Los Angeles or San Francisco because every time you talk to people from either one of these cities, they act like they are all that and a side of fries piled on a golden platter that floats in the center of the universe. So, it naturally follows that one of those cities is the capital. Plus, I used to live in Los Angeles. And for ten years, I…
Who is Clinton Kelly, Anyway?

Margaret

26 Feb 2013 | 12:59 pm

I’m probably not the first one to opine that Peter Brady (or any one of the The Osmond Brothers) did a great job hosting the Oscars this weekend. Ah, the Oscars. Fashion overload at its finest. Timely, too, because it’s Fashion Week here in Sacramento, the wardrobe capitol of…of… the greater Sacramento area. As some of you already know, I went virtually makeup-less my entire life until recently, taking a loan out on my house to purchase face paint for a three-minute television appearance. So now that I’m an expert on the matter, I was invited to attend a big…

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Those Oxfords You’ve Been Ogling On The Street

Lisa

23 May 2013 | 7:25 am

I love a good oxford. Some of you feel otherwise, that’s OK. There’s room on the style sidewalk for us all. For a year now I’ve watched women slide on by in delicate lace ups. I’ve yearned. I’ve found nada. Until now. An Aha! moment in a Steven Alan store revealed that the oxford of choice is made by Anniel. An Italian dance shoe company. Essentially Repettos for brogue aficianados. Go look at the site, some of their shoes are covered in stars. Finally! I’d been stumped by what to wear with skirts when it gets hot, given that said skirts are worn on a…
The Last Person In The World To Discover UNIQLO

Lisa

22 May 2013 | 7:16 am

Am I the last person in the world to discover UNIQLO? Or is it you? The Japanese retailer, whose avowed goal is to become the largest retailer in the world, opened a store in San Francisco earlier this year. I visited last weekend. They might be onto something. If you want Urban Minimalist gear at very low prices, or Cheery Suburban Basics, for that matter, take a gander. They have an online presence as well. I took this jacket home. I paid full price of $50. Now it’s on sale for $29.90. Also this tee. On sale for $8.00. Made in Vietnam, the country nominated for the most brilliant…
A Simple Technique For Those Who Would Be Artsy(er)

Lisa

21 May 2013 | 7:28 am

As Sturdy Gals, we often aspire to other Archetypes. Grande Dame hopefuls sigh for Vivier pumps. Artsy-Lites wish for a little bit of cool. I myself have made a study of the Artsy style. Let’s not talk about the psychology, it’s fairly quickly assessed. Moving on the the practical, as one does, here’s a Sturdy technique. It works pretty darn well, as we are apt to say. Pick a retailer and let them choose. Simple, no? This is not rocket science – except perhaps in the choosing of the outlet itself. For the Artsy comes in many variants. That’s what makes it so…
Jury Duty With Blue Eyes, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:46am

Lisa

18 May 2013 | 11:00 am

Have you ever done jury duty? Or at least been summoned for possible duty? I spent a couple of days this week at our county courthouse. Here’s how jury selection works, at least in Northern California. You receive a notice in the mail: “Call on this date to find if you have to come to the courthouse for possible service.” You do so, along with unknown numbers of other people. You may get excused. If you are called, you show up at the courthouse in the morning, along with 200 other people, and wait to see if you’ll be needed. You may get excused. If you are called, you…
“Reggie Darling” And “Darlington House” In June’s Architectural Digest

Lisa

14 May 2013 | 6:54 am

Don’t read this post. Seriously. Instead, stop by your bookstore, or newsstand if those are still to be found, and acquire the June edition of Architectural Digest. You will not regret it. Should you already be a subscriber, pick your copy up off the coffee table and open its lambent and ink-scented pages. If you are in fact still reading here, what news! AD has featured the country house belonging to “Reggie Darling,” (for it is a nom de plume) and his husband, “Boy.” Perfection I tell you. As his blog would indicate. If you are in fact still reading here, go…

Out On The Stoop
Not The Buddha or Be Careful of What You Quote

Gena

19 May 2013 | 2:09 pm

I'm puttering along half doing the dishes, quarter cleaning the bedroom and totally not writing as I should when I find this quote on a web page that I printed out on September 1, 2001:“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” Attributed to Buddha.I like it. Sounds about right. But then I say it again and it doesn't feel right. I run it though the Googlenator. On the surface all kinds of sites are linking and promoting this quote.Except one. I am led to this web site called Fake Budha Quotes.com and I start reading.Oh dear.
Memories Eating Below the Line

Gena

1 May 2013 | 8:38 pm

This past week there has been various folks participating in a campaign called Live Below the Line to bring awareness to living on $1.50 a day.The goal is to experience what it is like to ration your money to buy food. Not good food, not healthy food.Just food. I feel somewhat detached. Now anything that will help a child get near nutrition needs is okay with me. It is just that...well, I remember being a kid in that situation. And because I remember I don't think the people trying to live on $1.50 a day for five days really get what is going on. What a life can be like and what…
Do Not Yell If You Are Loosing Your Voice

Gena

18 Apr 2013 | 6:25 pm

I going on a four day head cold that has resulted in a strong desire for sleep and a very raspy voice. I am now talking in a whisper. During the day as long as I kept it in a whisper my lack of voice was just an annoyance.Talking on the phone was a challenge but I pushed out enough air to be heard. Then I did something stupid.I was trying to talk loudly into the phone so that the other person could here my incredulity of the situation. In my defense, I was responding to a stupid situation. I can't tell you what it was though. But I can make up an example.Customer: I want to buy a Porterhouse…
The Answers to Unasked Questions

Gena

10 Apr 2013 | 5:32 pm

The Want + Example + Reason = Imperative.The Question + Example + Reason = Understanding.
When A Song Reminds of Of A Ruckus Memory

Gena

9 Apr 2013 | 9:14 pm

Accidents happen because of circumstance or carelessness. And then there is that dang song. Awesomely Luvie and company put a hurting of truth and humor on what should have been left the song writing notebook. Scribbles, yes. Song, no.I didn't want to pay attention to the verbiage about the Accidental Racist song. The resurrection of the symbols of genocide as badges of honor do not interest me. I'm getting worn out about stepping up to the soap box to once again remind people that slavery was not a life style choice or a hangover of regret for a bad weekend.You can't put it behind you if you…

SEASONALITY: Embracing Change
COLOR-MADNESS ON CASTLE HILL

Hill Country Hippie

24 May 2013 | 8:23 am

In Austin there is this hill, and on this hill sits a house -- a house that was built to look like a castle. Hence the name, Castle Hill. Well, as if that weren't enough Austin weirdness for one location, my Hubby was out adventuring on Castle Hill not long ago, and you'll never guess what he stumbled across smack dab in the middle of this fancy-schmancy neighborhood. A graffiti park! Apparently these walls were the foundation for some condos or something, but I'm not sure whether the condos got torn down, or just never got built.Anywho, it's such a totally Austin-ish thing to find, I…
LET THE SUNSHINE IN

Hill Country Hippie

23 May 2013 | 12:40 pm

There's just sumthin' 'bout sunflowers, isn't there? I just can't look at them without smiling!Isn't it fortunate, then, that these showed up in my Bountiful Sprout basket this week?
OH HEAVENLY DAY!

Hill Country Hippie

22 May 2013 | 6:36 am

It dropped down to 59F last night, and this is the coolest our house has felt in over a week! Of course, it will probably be back up into the nineties in just a few hours but, for now, it feels absolutely delicious! We finally got an estimate from the A.C. guy. It would cost almost a thousand dollars to replace the part that he "thinks" is causing our problem. Since we spent almost that much on this unit just a few months ago when something else went wrong, and since it's probably 16 or 17 years old now, we've decided it's probably time to just bite the bullet and replace the unit altogether.
WE'RE OBLIGATED

Hill Country Hippie

21 May 2013 | 2:10 pm

Can you believe it? My sister Kathy told us yesterday that she'd never been to Salt Lick! Well, we took care of that problem lickety split!Know what else she told us? She's never been to Trattoria Lisina either. Woohoo!
SURVIVAL

Hill Country Hippie

20 May 2013 | 7:01 am

I used to wonder how people in places like Texas and Australia ever survived before air conditioning. After a week with ours on the blink, I'm beginning to understand. They managed by working with nature, rather than against it, and by building houses a lot like this one which we live in now.They had light colored metal roofs, to reflect the sun overhead, and deep porches and eaves, to protect from the sun's slanting rays each morning and afternoon. They had large, screened windows on all sides, which can be thrown open to catch those cross breezes, and ceiling fans in every room.They…

Telling It Like It Is
Healthy Cookware and Healthy Food Storage – Plastic vs Glass

Lin

11 May 2013 | 9:01 am

Through all of the reading and research I’ve been doing over the last few years about healthy living, two topics that are continuously brought up in the books and articles I’ve read, is that we need to take a serious look at what kind of cookware and food storage containers we’re using in our homes. Junk the plastic food storage containers and switch to glass food storage; junk the non-stick Teflon cookware and switch to much healthier options like cast iron cookware, my personal favorite. Junk the microwave, or at least stop using the microwave, etc. Occasionally bringing…
Why Dentists Don’t Know The Truth About Fluoride

Lin

1 Apr 2013 | 8:16 am

If you think the fluoride controversy is nothing but a “conspiracy theory” being promoted by a bunch of crazy, loony bin type people needing their head examined, then you may want to take it up with Harvard University, the EPA, and a former head of the National Cancer Institute. In fact, you’ll even want to take it up with the United States government as a whole, which has recommended the lowering of fluoride levels following a variety of studies that have linked fluoride to decreased IQ and neurological development. If you’re one of those who routinely says things like,…
Dateline NBC on Hormone Disruptors, BPA, Triclosan and Phthalates – Chemicals in the Body

Lin

30 Mar 2013 | 10:25 am

Dateline NBC, on Sunday March 24th, aired a segment titled “Hormone Disruptors”, where correspondent Andrea Canning embarked on a study of foods and personal care products in her home, to better understand her detectable exposure levels to the chemicals BPA, triclosan and phthalates – known as hormone disruptors. Not only did Andrea have herself tested for detectable levels of these chemicals in her body via urine tests, but she also had her three young children tested as well. There isn’t much on TV that I care to watch anymore, as I would much rather spend my free time…
McKinney Texas City Council Debates Water Fluoridation – Councilman Ricchi Wants Fluoride in Water Stopped

Lin

25 Mar 2013 | 12:31 pm

McKinney Texas Councilman Ray Ricchi, and many local North Texas residents, want water fluoridation stopped. As readers might imagine, I’ve been paying very close attention to the increasing awareness about “fluoride” in water, and I was very happy to hear that the McKinney City Council is currently reviewing this very important issue. Local news reporters attended the recent City Council meeting in McKinney, where water fluoridation was on the agenda, and public comment was allowed. Of course, several local dentists were in attendance and spoke about the purported…
Make Your Own Long Silk Fashion Scarves and Fleece or Cotton Pajama Bottoms for Kids and Adults

Lin

4 Feb 2013 | 12:59 pm

Browsing around on Pinterest for what my next beginner sewing project would be, I happened upon a (confusing) tutorial of how to make long silk fashion scarves. Silk scarves huh? Immediate skepticism set in as to whether or not a sewing beginner like me could make a fashion scarf that actually looked good and didn’t have that “homemade” look stamped all over it. I’ve never sewn silk fabric before, with its sleek and luscious goodness I love so much, so the idea of making my own silk anything made me somewhat nervous. But I decided that if I’m ever going to learn…

Baby Boomer Talk & other stuff
Make Up Does Not Define Aging Gracefully

Beverly Mahone

20 May 2013 | 1:38 pm

I got the shock of my life recently when I ran into an acquaintance at the grocery store. I thought I recognized her but wasn't quite sure so I called her name. It was her WITHOUT makeup. I thought, "Oh my God! Is that really how you look?!" She looked like a totally different woman and not a very attractive one, I might add.The same thing happened some years ago when I was working at WITN-TV. I had come into the station early to get my assignment and saw a young woman sitting at one of the anchor desks. I thought she might've been an intern until I got up close and personal and discovered it…
What are Your Favorite Boomer Beat Songs

Beverly Mahone

3 May 2013 | 7:15 am

Recently I read a blog post from aarp.org titled: 16 Songs Everyone Over 50 Must Own. I looked at the songs and discovered I knew less than half of them and of the ones I did know I only liked a few.My good friend, Mitch Mitchell, did his own musical blog post recently, calling it: 30 Questions About the Music I Like which motivated me to do one of my own so, in honor of my radio show and TV show called The Boomer Beat I want to know what your favorite boomer songs of the past are.Name your favorite music theme from a 60s/70s/80s TV show: Mine is a toss up between the theme from Silver Spoons…
Sometimes Young People Just Get No Respect

Beverly Mahone

10 Apr 2013 | 5:31 pm

Today my daughter was involved in her first car crash---and let me tell you it was a CRASH---as you can see from this picture! (Hers is the black car) She was the tail end of a three-car pile up on the highway while driving home from work. According to the driver of the first car, who happened to be a woman around my age, she was forced to slam on her brakes because someone in front of her slammed on theirs. This resulted in the driver behind her hitting her in the rear and then my daughter hitting the second driver. The first car received little or no damage. The second car and my daughter's…
My Daughter the College Graduate

Beverly Mahone

11 Dec 2012 | 1:44 pm

Did you know that during the 2012–13 school year, colleges and universities are expected to award 937,000 associate’s degrees; 1.8 million bachelor's degrees; 756,000 master's degrees; and 174,700 doctor's degrees? (source: National Center for Education Statistics) On Saturday, December 8, 2012, my daughter became a part of that statistic and she now joins millions of other graduates who will compete for jobs. She also joins the ranks of being a "full-time mommy" to her six-year-old son. While she was away at school, I took on the role of primary caregiver. Jarod was barely two years old…
A Real Reason for Boomer Gratitude This Thanksgiving

Beverly Mahone

21 Nov 2012 | 4:28 pm

I don't believe in coincidences. I believe when things happen it was meant to be. I also believe when people come into your life, no matter how brief, they are meant to be there for a divine purpose.That's what happened to me today. A young woman named Sarah came into my life unexpectedly---from out of the blue. Sarah had planned to go to Curves for a workout before catching a plane to Minnesota for Thanksgiving. Curves was closed. While contemplating her next move, she happened to be standing near my car when she saw a driver hit it. Instead of turning a blind eye or heading to another…

BOOMER WORLD
Solar Shades are Hip for Baby Boomer Divas

Beverly Mahone

1 May 2013 | 5:25 pm

Recently, I was invited to try a new style of sunglasses offered by Solar Shield®. The sunglasses are designed to be worn over your own prescription frames and provide ultimate sun protection for eyeglass wearers. There were more than a dozen to choose from. Since red is my signature color I chose the designer temples. I tried them on first without my eyeglasses and knew I was looking cute! Then I tested them with my prescription glasses. Sadly, they did not fit over my Michael Kors. That brings me to this point: When shopping for sunglasses, it may be wise to actually try them on instead of…
What To Do When a Loved One Dies

Beverly Mahone

1 May 2013 | 7:41 am

Death is one of those subjects many of us don't like talking about but the older we get the more necessary it becomes, especially if you have a husband, children and siblings. I've written about this subject before (Have You Had the Death Talk with Your Spouse Yet) In this post, I'd like give you some tips shared by Paul Finkelstein. Request copies of the death certificate. Depending on where you live, you have two or three places to turn to for this document. You can phone, email or personally visit the office of the county recorder (or county clerk, as the term may be). You can alternately…
Aging Must Be Politically Correct

Beverly Mahone

23 Apr 2013 | 2:54 pm

It seems as though I won’t be aging gracefully as a “little old lady” like my Big Mama (grandma) did. She, by the way, lived to be 100 years old and in my eyes she was a “sweet, little old lady.”There appears to be a rallying cry from an ageism campaign group out of California to ban descriptions like “old” “elderly” and even “senior” when making reference to those of us over the age of 50. The International Longevity Center has gone as far as to create a new media guide.According to Dr. Robert Butler, President and CEO of the Longevity Center, the guide “is an…
No More Paper Checks for Social Security

Beverly Mahone

11 Mar 2013 | 6:34 pm

If you've been receiving a social security or disability check in the mail, you better get ready for a MAJOR change. Effective this month, the Social Security Administration is forcing millions of older Americans to jump into the 21st century and the digital age of banking. That means you either need to have a checking account for direct deposit or get used to spending your money with a pre-paid debit card. This move will affect about five million people.The Department of the Treasury says the government will save approximately one billion dollars over the next ten years through the…
Boomer Women Want the Look of Sophistication

Beverly Mahone

28 Feb 2013 | 8:47 am

Forty years ago I could never envision myself wearing any kind of glasses EXCEPT sunglasses. Funny, how time and aging can give you a different perspective.As an author and reader, I know I have put tremendous strain on my eyes over the years so I was delighted to receive and try out a complimentary pair of reading glasses from iconeyewear.Imagine my surprise when I opened up the package and saw how cute they were. I'm not sure what I was expecting but they were very stylish. I could definitely see myself reading in these.My first test was taking them to church and following along with the…

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22 Things You Should Never Do Again After 50

23 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

There is just about nothing I could do when I was 16 that I cannot do now … except hang-up calls and the splits.
Par Pharmaceutical Nabbed: Put Older Patients At Risk With Weight-Gain Drug Megace ES

23 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

Par Pharmaceutical earned millions marketing Megace ES for unapproved use. Read how over years, the drug company put older patients at risk.
25 Things We Don't Need Now That We're Over 50

23 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

Writer Jacquelyn Mitchard believes that by a certain age, downsizing is the way to go. Here are some things you can give up once you're 50.
6 Fabulous Foods to Fight High Blood Pressure

23 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

Science is changing the way people 50 and older judge their blood pressure, and new studies show that every day foods like milk and cereal, may help reduce high blood pressure.
7 Rigged Carnival Games

22 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

If you’re heading to a carnival to play games, expect to get played yourself. Here’s how you’re kept from winning.

BoomerCafé ... it's your place
Natural Disasters Bring Out the Best of the Human Spirit

Cafe

24 May 2013 | 1:00 am

BoomerCafé co-founder and executive editor Greg Dobbs has been watching the news from Oklahoma with a perspective few of us have. He wrote this about what he sees and knows is happening behind the scenes. You can read all the news reports you like, and watch more on TV. But they won’t help you look inside the soul of a catastrophe like the tornado in Oklahoma. So I’m going to try. Because if there is one common thread to natural disasters I have covered across the country and around the world, it is that volunteers come out of the woodwork, and victims support one another,…
Fit After 50 Challenge – Exercise As If Your Life Depends On It

Cafe

23 May 2013 | 1:00 am

If anyone has the credibility to tell us baby boomers how to stay fit, it just might be Patsy Shropshire, the physical therapist who recently won the “Fit After 50 Member Challenge” with the American Physical Therapy Association. And we can boil it down to a sentence: Exercise As If Your Life Depends On It. Not to sound overly dramatic, but for the women I treat as a physical therapist, exercise can mean the difference between quality of life and practically no life at all. Patsy Shropshire, the physical therapist who won the “Fit After 50 Member Challenge” hosted by the…
Boomer Dilemma – Are We Traveling Together … or is it Potty Time Yet?

Cafe

22 May 2013 | 1:00 am

If you can’t relate to this piece written by Meryl Baer for BoomerCafé … well, maybe you’re not really a mature baby boomer! Because most of us probably are reaching the stage in life she’s writing about, where the question is, Are We Traveling Together … or is it Potty Time Yet? One of the more unfortunate changes occurring in my body as I age, and my husband’s, is kidney capacity, or more accurately, our lack of it. This loss of “kidney fortitude” over the years modifies travel plans. Years ago … actually, decades ago … the time-span…
Two Boomers Out to See the World in Central Mexico

Cafe

20 May 2013 | 1:00 am

We think there’s nothing better than baby boomers who are still living the dream. That’s why we love to hear from Florence and Mike Lince, the “6-monthers.” They write this time from Tepoztlán, Mexico. The quaint town of Tepoztlán (place of abundant copper in the indigenous Nahuatl language) has grown rapidly to more than 40,000 inhabitants in recent years. Some of the growth can be attributed to the Pueblo Mágico (magical town) designation bestowed by the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism. This award recognizes selected towns for their scenic beauty, cultural heritage, and/or their…
The Baby Boomer Retirement Crunch is Starting

Cafe

18 May 2013 | 11:00 am

Everything we’ve said about our generation is true: we might not feel like it, but we are an “aging population.” And, many people age 65 and older are already struggling to live off the amount they have saved for retirement. The oldest baby boomers have already turned 65, and the older population of the U.S. is beginning to swell. The age-65-and-older population grew 18 percent between 2000 and 2011 to 41.4 million senior citizens, according to a recent Administration on Aging report. And these numbers are expected to further balloon over the coming decade as baby boomers…

Baby Boomer Going Like Sixty
Special Carbonite Discount Offer for Sixty Readers

goinglikesixty

23 May 2013 | 3:03 pm

I use Carbonite to backup our data on our main computer… so far haven’t had to do a restore, but it is reassuring to know that the stuff we have accumulated is backed up almost constantly without any work on my part. For readers of GoingLikeSixty.com here is a special discount: Get two months free when you pay for twelve. The also have a free fifteen day trial period. To get the two free months of Carbonite put in the promo code: Sixty. You get something… I get nothing. Seems about right. Old Stuff You Should ReadNow the Liars Have Turned Into SpammersWednesday Whine –…
Enjoying the Costa Rica Friends and Family Plan

goinglikesixty

20 May 2013 | 1:22 pm

Nazareth Maricela spends Monday mornings cleaning our casa. She usually shows up 8ish and works until 12ish. Sometimes we invite her to lunch with us, usually not. Today, we got the full “friends and family” plan. Nancy wanted a bedroom painted so Maricela’s husband – Coo-ko tagged along to do the painting. Shortly Dimas, their son showed up with his little cousins Gabrielle and Moises. Dimas wanted to play Mario, but since Nancy was a little under the weather, I told him “not today.” So he sat down in the rancho with me while the boys just wandered…
Animated Gif Monday – Driftin

goinglikesixty

20 May 2013 | 12:50 pm

I’m a huge fan of drifting… I wish I was young enough and rich enough to be a drifter. Old Stuff You Should ReadI Only Miss Blizzard Snow Because of the DriftingGeeky Animated Gif Monday – 4WD vs. 2WD DriftingDrifting: Usta and Still Do Like to Hang Out My RearWhy Drifters Love KayakingGeeky Animated Gif Monday – Super Bowl Blackout My…
Dengue Fever Comes to Atenas

goinglikesixty

17 May 2013 | 11:19 am

Not to alarm our upcoming visitors (oops too late) but we just had a visit from a representative from the local government-run clinic inspecting properties for signs of mosquito larvae because of an outbreak of dengue fever in Atenas. Gulp. He came into the gate and headed right for the old tire that “someone” just had to have! Sure enough, he peeked into the stagnant water in the tire and pointed out mosquito larvae. He dumped the water and gave me a stern lecture - most which I didn’t understand because it was in Spanish – but his withering look…
Animated Gif Monday – Love The Wind In My Teeth

goinglikesixty

12 May 2013 | 11:54 pm

Old Stuff You Should ReadGeeky Animated Gif Monday – Super Bowl Blackout My…Animated Gif Monday – Star WarsGeeky Animated Gif Monday – Bacon Grease BabeGeeky Animated Gif Monday – Barack the GunslingerGeeky Animated Gif Monday – Elaborate Double Prank

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Help Friends Stay Away from Regrets over the Past

SPadmin

8 May 2013 | 10:39 pm
Should My Widowed Mother Live with Us or Stay in Her Home?

knikkila

1 May 2013 | 11:30 am
Aging in Place: I'm a Fool for the City

rbecker

7 Mar 2011 | 9:36 pm
How Do You Tell Grandpa “It’s Time To Move”

6 Mar 2011 | 11:00 pm
Aging in Place: I'm a Fool for the City

5 Mar 2011 | 11:00 pm

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old Wound

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old WoundWLKYBobby Branham, a former detective, was having severe stomach pain -- but it wasn't until his surgery that the doctors saw what was wrong. 1972 incident that came back to haunt himMore to See Singer Striking Up New Romance?Student's Entertaining Act With FoodDogs Filling Very Crucial Role in Okla.
Amanda Bynes Arrested in New York

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Amanda Bynes Arrested in New YorkGetty On Monday, cops showed up to the former child star's home and sent her to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation before arresting her. Mugshot shows off totally shaved head Hollywood Headlines Actor Reportedly Suffers Stroke A-List Exes Are Still 'Good Friends'?Late Actor's Grave Vandalized
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24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Want a Memorial Day Discount? Shop Now There are certain goods (like appliances) that should definitely be on your wishlist -- but you're better off waiting on another type of item. How to get the most of holiday salesMore Ways to Save13 Colleges That Are Not Worth It How to Score Free Shipping Online Best Bargain on Bathroom Basics
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24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

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Juror Believes Victim Abused Arias

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Juror Believes Victim Abused AriasAPA day after jurors in the Jodi Arias trial said they were unable to agree on a punishment, the jury foreman gave a revealing interview. Move by the defense he says hurt her caseMore News UFO Photographed Over San Diego N. Korean Town Opens to Western Tourists WWII Shell Found on Budapest City Hall

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old Wound

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old WoundWLKYBobby Branham, a former detective, was having severe stomach pain -- but it wasn't until his surgery that the doctors saw what was wrong. 1972 incident that came back to haunt himMore to See Singer Striking Up New Romance?Student's Entertaining Act With FoodDogs Filling Very Crucial Role in Okla.
Amanda Bynes Arrested in New York

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Amanda Bynes Arrested in New YorkGetty On Monday, cops showed up to the former child star's home and sent her to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation before arresting her. Mugshot shows off totally shaved head Hollywood Headlines Actor Reportedly Suffers Stroke A-List Exes Are Still 'Good Friends'?Late Actor's Grave Vandalized
Want a Memorial Day Discount? Shop Now

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Want a Memorial Day Discount? Shop Now There are certain goods (like appliances) that should definitely be on your wishlist -- but you're better off waiting on another type of item. How to get the most of holiday salesMore Ways to Save13 Colleges That Are Not Worth It How to Score Free Shipping Online Best Bargain on Bathroom Basics
Really Awkward Moment Preceded This

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Really Awkward Moment Preceded ThisAP The president was boarding Marine One en route to Maryland Friday morning, when he suffered a pretty embarrassing mishap. Gaffe that he quickly apologized forMore News How Bridge Collapse Survivor Saved Wife N.Korea to Take Steps for PeaceReporter Builds AK-47 with Printed Parts
Juror Believes Victim Abused Arias

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Juror Believes Victim Abused AriasAPA day after jurors in the Jodi Arias trial said they were unable to agree on a punishment, the jury foreman gave a revealing interview. Move by the defense he says hurt her caseMore News UFO Photographed Over San Diego N. Korean Town Opens to Western Tourists WWII Shell Found on Budapest City Hall

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old Wound

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old WoundWLKYBobby Branham, a former detective, was having severe stomach pain -- but it wasn't until his surgery that the doctors saw what was wrong. 1972 incident that came back to haunt himMore to See Singer Striking Up New Romance?Student's Entertaining Act With FoodDogs Filling Very Crucial Role in Okla.
Amanda Bynes Arrested in New York

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Amanda Bynes Arrested in New YorkGetty On Monday, cops showed up to the former child star's home and sent her to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation before arresting her. Mugshot shows off totally shaved head Hollywood Headlines Actor Reportedly Suffers Stroke A-List Exes Are Still 'Good Friends'?Late Actor's Grave Vandalized
Want a Memorial Day Discount? Shop Now

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Want a Memorial Day Discount? Shop Now There are certain goods (like appliances) that should definitely be on your wishlist -- but you're better off waiting on another type of item. How to get the most of holiday salesMore Ways to Save13 Colleges That Are Not Worth It How to Score Free Shipping Online Best Bargain on Bathroom Basics
Really Awkward Moment Preceded This

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Really Awkward Moment Preceded ThisAP The president was boarding Marine One en route to Maryland Friday morning, when he suffered a pretty embarrassing mishap. Gaffe that he quickly apologized forMore News How Bridge Collapse Survivor Saved Wife N.Korea to Take Steps for PeaceReporter Builds AK-47 with Printed Parts
Juror Believes Victim Abused Arias

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Juror Believes Victim Abused AriasAPA day after jurors in the Jodi Arias trial said they were unable to agree on a punishment, the jury foreman gave a revealing interview. Move by the defense he says hurt her caseMore News UFO Photographed Over San Diego N. Korean Town Opens to Western Tourists WWII Shell Found on Budapest City Hall

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old Wound

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old WoundWLKYBobby Branham, a former detective, was having severe stomach pain -- but it wasn't until his surgery that the doctors saw what was wrong. 1972 incident that came back to haunt himMore to See Singer Striking Up New Romance?Student's Entertaining Act With FoodDogs Filling Very Crucial Role in Okla.
Amanda Bynes Arrested in New York

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Amanda Bynes Arrested in New YorkGetty On Monday, cops showed up to the former child star's home and sent her to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation before arresting her. Mugshot shows off totally shaved head Hollywood Headlines Actor Reportedly Suffers Stroke A-List Exes Are Still 'Good Friends'?Late Actor's Grave Vandalized
Want a Memorial Day Discount? Shop Now

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Want a Memorial Day Discount? Shop Now There are certain goods (like appliances) that should definitely be on your wishlist -- but you're better off waiting on another type of item. How to get the most of holiday salesMore Ways to Save13 Colleges That Are Not Worth It How to Score Free Shipping Online Best Bargain on Bathroom Basics
Really Awkward Moment Preceded This

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Really Awkward Moment Preceded ThisAP The president was boarding Marine One en route to Maryland Friday morning, when he suffered a pretty embarrassing mishap. Gaffe that he quickly apologized forMore News How Bridge Collapse Survivor Saved Wife N.Korea to Take Steps for PeaceReporter Builds AK-47 with Printed Parts
Juror Believes Victim Abused Arias

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Juror Believes Victim Abused AriasAPA day after jurors in the Jodi Arias trial said they were unable to agree on a punishment, the jury foreman gave a revealing interview. Move by the defense he says hurt her caseMore News UFO Photographed Over San Diego N. Korean Town Opens to Western Tourists WWII Shell Found on Budapest City Hall

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old Wound

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Man Dies From 41-Year-Old WoundWLKYBobby Branham, a former detective, was having severe stomach pain -- but it wasn't until his surgery that the doctors saw what was wrong. 1972 incident that came back to haunt himMore to See Singer Striking Up New Romance?Student's Entertaining Act With FoodDogs Filling Very Crucial Role in Okla.
Amanda Bynes Arrested in New York

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Amanda Bynes Arrested in New YorkGetty On Monday, cops showed up to the former child star's home and sent her to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation before arresting her. Mugshot shows off totally shaved head Hollywood Headlines Actor Reportedly Suffers Stroke A-List Exes Are Still 'Good Friends'?Late Actor's Grave Vandalized
Want a Memorial Day Discount? Shop Now

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Want a Memorial Day Discount? Shop Now There are certain goods (like appliances) that should definitely be on your wishlist -- but you're better off waiting on another type of item. How to get the most of holiday salesMore Ways to Save13 Colleges That Are Not Worth It How to Score Free Shipping Online Best Bargain on Bathroom Basics
Really Awkward Moment Preceded This

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Really Awkward Moment Preceded ThisAP The president was boarding Marine One en route to Maryland Friday morning, when he suffered a pretty embarrassing mishap. Gaffe that he quickly apologized forMore News How Bridge Collapse Survivor Saved Wife N.Korea to Take Steps for PeaceReporter Builds AK-47 with Printed Parts
Juror Believes Victim Abused Arias

24 May 2013 | 10:39 am

Juror Believes Victim Abused AriasAPA day after jurors in the Jodi Arias trial said they were unable to agree on a punishment, the jury foreman gave a revealing interview. Move by the defense he says hurt her caseMore News UFO Photographed Over San Diego N. Korean Town Opens to Western Tourists WWII Shell Found on Budapest City Hall

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Hallelujahs ring after IRS reverses church pension decision

Mark Miller

23 May 2013 | 8:01 am

The Internal Revenue Service may be having a bad week, but Mary Rich isn’t complaining about the taxman. The former nurse and hospital executive recently won a 10-year battle to get the IRS to reverse a ruling that would have cost her and her husband, Riz Corpuz, $2,500 a month in pension benefits from their [...] Related posts: Workers fight switch to church plan pensions Obama plan to bolster pension insurance fund stirs controversy American Airlines pension battle raises troubling questions
Transforming your 401(k) into steady income

Mark Miller

21 May 2013 | 12:22 pm

A job and a paycheck – they go together like coffee and cream. But when you retire from your regular job, does that mean you have to give up the cream? A growing number of 401(k) plans are including investment choices that can help savers convert nest eggs into retirement income. Participants can buy insurance [...] Related posts: Retirement income: TIAA-CREF has it all figured out How high fund costs whack retiree income, portfolios How retirees struggling for income can cope with Fed’s new normal
Join me for a free retirement planning webinar

Mark Miller

21 May 2013 | 10:57 am

I recently conducted an online webinar presentation for National Seminar Training on retirement planning in the new economy. We talked about many of the key themes of my book, The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security — where the soon-to-retire boomer generation stands in the wake of the Great Recession, and what practical solutions people [...] Related posts: Join me for a free webinar on retirement in hard times Join me for a webinar on retirement planning in the new economy Free Morningstar webinar: Retirement portfolio planning
Retirement health care expense outlook brightens

Mark Miller

16 May 2013 | 8:17 am

Healthcare costs put a big squeeze on retiree pocketbooks, but the grip may be relaxing a bit. A 65-year-old couple retiring this year will need $220,000 to pay for healthcare for the rest of their lives, an amount that is eight percent less than a year ago, according to a Fidelity Investments report issued Wednesday. [...] Related posts: Fidelity: Retiree health costs falling, and reform gets the credit Health care costs in retirement: Running the numbers Health care cost is a looming train wreck for retirement security
Buying Tips for Long-Term Care Insurance

Mark Miller

12 May 2013 | 6:00 am

The cost of health care is a key wild card in any retirement plan. Out-of-pocket spending can vary widely, depending on longevity, health status, and income–even where you live makes a difference. But most estimates on retirement health-care costs don’t factor in an even bigger challenge: paying for long-term care. Experts estimate that 70% of [...] Related posts: Buying tips for long-term care insurance Long-term care life insurance hybrid policies gaining ground Women facing higher long-term care policy costs this year

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THE color for Summer: Lapis

Jo Frances

23 May 2013 | 11:17 pm

Milly Minis Cardigans · Amazon.com Satchels · Gryson Shoulder Bags
What to pack - Your travel tote

Jo Frances

20 May 2013 | 10:02 am

A cozy wrap, your iPad, makeup for touchups before you land are important, but then again so are Peds to keep from walking in bare feet through the security line (why, people, why???). Here are just a few items that won't take up much room but will make a world of difference. CardigansTotes
What to pack - Vegas Weekend

Jo Frances

19 May 2013 | 1:49 pm

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Cute suits!

Jo Frances

16 May 2013 | 10:47 pm

Badgley Mischka One-Piece Swimwear · Lauren Ralph Lauren One-Piece Swimwear · Zappos One-Piece Swimwear
What to pack - Casual summer weekend

Jo Frances

15 May 2013 | 1:17 pm

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Chuckle Of The Day – I Like Men With… & Student, Yoga, Spiders

Sherry Riter

23 May 2013 | 9:26 pm

Yoga Student Who Obtained 0% On An Exam Q1. In which battle did Napoleon die? A1. His last battle Q2. [...] ø¤º°♥ This is your reminder to come on over to my lovely blog and finish reading the rest of the post! It's worth the click!!! ♥¨°º¤ø„¸ ❤ •.•´¯`•.• ❥ See you over there!
Wilmington DE Trip – PTSD, Agoraphobia, Fear, Panic & Anxiety

Sherry Riter

22 May 2013 | 10:54 pm

If you haven’t ever read anything about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) or the horrible event that set it into [...] ø¤º°♥ This is your reminder to come on over to my lovely blog and finish reading the rest of the post! It's worth the click!!! ♥¨°º¤ø„¸ ❤ •.•´¯`•.• ❥ See you over there!
The Desire For Love Is Love’s Desire

Sherry Riter

21 May 2013 | 11:20 pm

“We all want to fall in love. That experience makes us feel completely alive. Our everyday reality is shattered, and [...] ø¤º°♥ This is your reminder to come on over to my lovely blog and finish reading the rest of the post! It's worth the click!!! ♥¨°º¤ø„¸ ❤ •.•´¯`•.• ❥ See you over there!

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How-to Create an Attractive, Budget-Friendly House Swap while you’re on Vacation

Social Girl

2 May 2013 | 6:11 pm

Every home owner is proud of their living space but there are times when you’d like to just get away for an extended period of time and see the world, relax on the beach, or reinvigorate your energy. There are ways to pay for your travel is by offering the domain as part of a
Publix Fresh Savings + My Top 5 #Grilling Methods

Kathleen

26 Apr 2013 | 2:31 pm

Grilling year round is one of the benefits of living in SW Florida… YUM! Publix has a great deal for us grill fans. April 24 through May 8, shop the perimeter of the store and load up your cart with fresh delicious produce and meats. Then, complete your meals with participating products, condiments and sides, to save on store brand fresh items such as bagged salad, eggs, and fruit. My grocery list this week includes chicken breast, rib eye steaks, and pork loins, apples, corn, Campari tomatoes, and pears, which are all on sale! A real sweet deal for grilling fans cause in my humble…
Something Sweet And Comfortable In Sloggi

15 Mar 2013 | 8:22 pm

Underwear is defined as something you wear underneath your clothes. That is the general description for it if you look up in any common English dictionary, but if you ask a woman what an underwear is, she’ll probably tell you that underwear is a piece of intimate garment that will make her feel feminine, sexy, and good about herself. But buying undergarments in the shopping mall can be quite an embarrassing experience for those who are self-conscious about their bodies. Let’s face it, shopping malls are not like exclusive boutiques where you can shop with absolute privacy.

Walker Thornton
Let’s Celebrate! It’s National Masturbation Month

Walker

15 May 2013 | 7:51 am

I always knew there was something special about May. As a young virgin at an all girls boarding school we would dance around the Maypole–dressed in white, celebrating the coming of May. And, what ever else you might conjure up with girls wrapping things around a large phallic object! This May I’m celebrating Masturbation Month. I’m thrilled to be a part of this movement to bring sex out of the bedroom and into the …..use your imagination! I’d like to change the title to Self-Pleasuring Month as it has a more delicate and obvious tone. Because that’s what…
Have You Experienced Charity Sex?

Walker

8 May 2013 | 6:24 am

In my Sex Expert column at Better After 50, I talk about charity sex this week. You know–those times we have sex when we don’t want to , because we think we “have to”. Enough already! I encourage you to look at the nature of your sexual relationship and find a way to have respectful, mutually enjoyable sex. Pop over, read, absorb, comment…. Are You Having Charity Sex? The post Have You Experienced Charity Sex? appeared first on Walker Thornton.
Welcome to My New Look!

Walker

25 Apr 2013 | 6:49 am

Welcome to A Woman’s Page, with my new jazzed up look! As you see, the name has been changed to Walker J Thornton. The blog itself will remain the same–I’ll still be writing about matters of importance to women over 50. Thank you for your patience as we get all the little wrinkles smoother over! I appreciate your readership, your comments and your support, Walker The post Welcome to My New Look! appeared first on Walker Thornton.
The Sex Expert–My New Job

Walker

24 Apr 2013 | 5:00 am

I’m thrilled to be able to announce my new gig–Sex Expert at Better After 50! This great website is designed for the over 50 woman, with information about aging, careers, foods, mind-body and ….sex. I’ll be writing my column weekly—you’ll see me there every Wednesday! I plan to talk about all things sexual. As women over 50 we have an interest in our own sexual health and well-being. We want to have a good sex life–in what ever terms that means for us. Divorced, single or married we have thoughts, desires and needs that are unique to our age. My…
An Exploration of The Sensuous Life

Walker

22 Apr 2013 | 9:30 pm

It’s time to explore the sensual aspects of life again. Our quest to discover and live a sensuous life is never ending. We don’t reach the end of a day or a blog series and say, “I am now Sensuous.” Or, thin, or an expert on Rolfing…or whatever. Life is a continual journey–change occurs every day. And, the desire to find more joy from life demands an intentional practice. So, with that in mind, I’m taking a tele-class with the people at Welcomed Consensus. Six sessions over a 3 week period focused on pleasure, expanding my physical capacity for…

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