Relationships are essential and fulfilling for women over 50. Darling, have you ever used a loom? I think the loom and the threads we weave are a perfect metaphor for the love life and relationships after 50 that we create and maintain. You know, and I know, that life after 50 is rich and colorful […]

This story was originally posted in 2016 and has been updated for your reading enjoyment! If you want to be a good mother in law, try following my advice! Let me start you off with a quick saying, dear reader, to get you in the mood for my story on how to be a good […]

    There is an old but sad proverb, “Friendships come and friendships go.” And that may be true, but I believe female friendships are always worth it. Even the brief ones teach us something and add to our lives. I enjoy my eclectic group of female friends. You know, darlings, it takes time to […]

Today’s post on taking advantage of opportunities for growth during transitions, was contributed by Paula Marie Usrey, founder of Boomer Best U. She’s given a TEDx presentation on how to live your best life at any age and her new book, Refusing to Be Invisible: Life Planning Empowerment Strategies for Women 50+, is out now! […]

This story was originally published February 2019 and has been updated for your enjoyment. Friendship! Friendship! It’s the perfect blend -ship!  Here’s what I know: Outside of Shelly, family, and my Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier, America, nothing makes me feel warmer and fuzzier than my girlfriends! Having girlfriends after 50 is important for so many reasons. […]