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When They REALLY Leave the Nest
Progeny. A fancier word for offspring, kids or children which my husband says doesn’t describe my two sons, 36 and 40, anymore. Once you are over 50, if you have children, they are now grownups, and best case scenario, out … Continue reading
Trolling the Infomercials
Unfortunately, a chronic back issue flared up into a full blown spasm this week and I found myself lying in bed early Sunday morning, heating pad under back, steroids and Valium at the ready and the TV on at 7:30 … Continue reading
Accentuate the Positive,Eliminate the Negative
Drooping lids, sagging cheeks, the suggestion of jowls. Welcome to the “mature” face! But all is not lost. As I found out, you can create the illusion of a more lifted and sculpted visage without going under the knife. It’s … Continue reading
Give Yourself a Lift
I am a paradox when it comes to new things with extravagant claims: skeptical to the max while being hopeful in the extreme! This is basically how I approached friend Wendy who represents Nu Skin when she wanted me to … Continue reading
The Beauty of Friends After 50
I just returned from my yearly trek to Santa Fe to visit old friends. After living there 13 years, I was lucky to amass a lot of them and what a varied bunch they are! There is something about Santa … Continue reading
Cheap Thrills
The au-courant trend in fashion is all about High/Low. Say, pairing an H&M top with jeans and Louboutins. Or think Duchess Kate in an ethereal gown by Alexander McQueen on her wedding day and a Zara frock the very next. … Continue reading
A Certain Smile
Everybody wants to flash it: that confident smile that flaunts gleaming, brilliantly white, practically glow- in the- dark teeth. The demand for whiter teeth is the single most requested dental service today and an estimated $1.4-$1.7 billion business, having increased … Continue reading