Women's Issues Midlife And Beyond
That is the question my son asked me recently. While he’s too old to put into a time out, I did give him the silent, from afar, “look.†You know, the Mom Look that is capable of wilting the most evil of souls? I think I’ve explained this before, but it’s worth repeating. The reason I have a weekly post… Read More
Huh? Legs? Yes, legs. Plump, sturdy, dimply legs. And while I’m the poster child of midlife restlessness in general, I want to share with you what I’m doing to combat restless legs. Somewhere among the other menopausal symptoms…brain fog, hot flashes, headaches, sleeplessness, and weight gain…I thought, “Gee, surely there can be more for me to deal with at this… Read More
Wait! Â Somewhere mixed among the fading scent of suntan oil is the whiff of fall. Â Suddenly pumpkin latte’s are back on the menu, but it’s 90 degrees out. Â You have fabulous new boots and wonder if it would be tacky to wear them with your capri’s. It’s that funky line between the joys of summer and the newness of autumn…. Read More
Red. Black. Sassy! Â Congratulations to Caroline McIntosh, from Canada, for winning August’s silk scarf give away! I’m confident she’ll find ways to enhance her wardrobe with this one-of-a-kind wearable art. If you’d like a chance to win a hand-dyed silk scarf, enter your name and email at agingschmaging.com!
A Better Way to Deliver Essential Oils Near Your Hoo-Ha Don’t you just love divine scents? I do. As consumers we’ve become rather accustomed to candles, room fresheners, and even dryer sheets with essential oils, but do we really understand what an essential oil is, or does, besides smell pretty? (Some do NOT smell pretty, but have wonderful properties!) I’d… Read More
Picture this—a low-slung convertible that equates to sex on wheels is being driven down a scenic highway. The driver is wearing Ray-Bans, a smile, and an “I love my life†smile. Riding shotgun in the passenger seat is a dog. Maybe a dog wearing a scarf, or bandana, or even goggles…which I think should be called doggles… or maybe the… Read More
“Why are you here?†The man speaking at the front of the room pointed his finger at me. For a moment I considered pretending he meant the woman sitting next to me, but that finger didn’t waffle even a little. I stopped breathing. As an introvert, being singled out in a room full of people is a nightmare that lingers… Read More
Clint Eastwood’s iconic spaghetti western, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly has been around forever (if forever is circa 1966). That said, I never watched the film until this past weekend, and it got me thinking about what other snippets of life come into those categories. How about carrot cake (good), lima beans (BAD), and calf brains (ugly)? Just… Read More
Oooo la la!  I love to hear from happy scarf owners! Nicole, the July scarf winner from South Dakota, commented, ” I received the scarf and it is beautiful!!!! I love the colors. :)”  She went on to say she loves, loves, loves infinity scarves and wishes this scarf could become that.  Guess what?  I’ve just added silk infinity scarves to… Read More
Zzzzzzz. Â I wake up after eight hours of luxurious sleep, and still feel tired. Is it hormonal rebellion, age related fatigue, or what? Â As a long-term subscriber to Dr. David Williams‘ Alternatives newsletter, I found the following Q & A interesting. Â My salt of choice is Himalayan. Â Gone are the days of the little girl with an umbrella. I’m not… Read More
