- A Memorable and Magical Wedding Day As Mother of the Groom
As the summer comes to a close I’m usually sad. Not this year. This September will go down as most memorable. That’s because last weekend I celebrated the marriage of my son D to my new daughter-in-law S. It was a rite of passage for D as well as for me. Walking my son ...
- Feasting on New Food Trends at the 2023 Fancy Food Show
I was excited to attend the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City last month. It had been four years since I walked the Show in 2019 and it was nice to participate again. More than 30,000 registered for the Specialty Food Association’s sold-out Show.
The Fancy Food Shows ...
- These Two Female Pickleball Rock Stars are Playing in the 2023 National Senior Games
When I heard about the 2023 National Senior Games, I was curious to learn more. Given the opportunity to interview some of the female athletes I decided to talk to two competitors in guess what sport? Pickleball! Yep, my favorite paddle sport.
The two female pickleball rock stars I spoke with are absolutely amazing. Wait until ...
- Talking with Dr. Annette Tobia, Founder of MEG 21: A Miracle Moisturizer for Aging Skin
I don’t know about you, but I’ve tried many facial moisturizers over the years. Most over-promise and undeliver. With my sixty-something lines, wrinkles, crepey skin, and UV damage, I need a solution that’s the real deal and that won’t cause breakouts for my sensitive skin. BTW I still maintain my philosophy to age gracefully, be optimistic ...
- Declaring My Inspirational Word for 2023: It’s “Nurture” for the New Year!
With my 65th birthday behind me, it’s time to declare my #oneword for 2023. I’ve been pondering several the past few weeks and finally landed on “nurture.” It’s an ideal word for me as I evolve mentally, physically and emotionally into the second half of my sixties.
What is a #oneword philosophy?
Health educator Andy Milne ...
- Welcoming My Senior Status As I Celebrate My 65th Birthday
“You’re a senior,” said my sister N. “Happy landmark birthday,” said my cousin J. “Are you afraid of turning 65,” asked my BFF L. “Today’s 65 is different than when our moms turned 65,” said my BFF M.
When I retired from my full-time career in 2013, the thought of turning 65 seemed eons away. Now ...