There are two types of change – those changes thrust upon us and those that we make by choice – both can have either a positive or negative outcome. I have, as have you, no doubt, been faced with many mountainous, thrust-upon-me kind of life changes. Changes happened beyond my control. For example, overnight I […]

Dressing your age is an interesting concept. As we age, what that means clearly changes. There may come a point when we are lucky enough to declare that such “rules” don’t apply to us. Because, at our age, we “rule” the roost and won’t defer to it! Case in point: On a lovely winter day during a […]

Women should dress their age. Today, dear readers, I’m poking fun at some often-heard sayings that would attempt to dictate how we as smart, visible, stylish women should behave. What should dressing your age after 50 look like? Should a woman dress her age? Absolutely! Some days I feel like a 30 year old, equal parts sexy […]

During my conversations with many women in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond, I have been told by a majority, “I feel invisible. I feel as though I am not seen. I feel ignored. I feel my thoughts are no longer considered. I feel I have become invisible because I am an older woman.” So, darlings, […]

In these days of hair dye, physical fitness, facelifts, breast and tummy tucks—and oh, let’s not forget Botox and other chemicals— we older women can live our lives without feeling or looking old! Modern science and our lifestyle keeps us vital. Then, one day something happens, if you allow it, and you feel yourself being […]