I Matter: Humility, Teachablity, and Patience!

I Matter: Humility, Teachablity, and Patience!

Meet Karen…During the Spring of 2013, she was shocked to discover at age 55, she had lost significant bone density in three years and now had severe osteoporosis throughout her body. The risk of fracture was severe.  At that time, Karen decided to proclaim I MATTER…and began a healthy eating plan; regular weight training; daily…

Because I am a REBEL….

Because I am a REBEL….

With a headline like that, you perhaps were expecting to see me in leather or a short skirt, but not find a crockpot full of soup! Well, today at Midlife Boulevard, the ladies are sharing their chili recipes.  I used to make chili a lot when the whole family was at home…but I haven’t made…

I Believe In Strength

I Believe In Strength

“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing…kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.  I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.  I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” -Audrey Hepburn Find…

Why I Can’t See August: Osage County

Why I Can’t See August: Osage County

“She was a woman profoundly disappointed with life and determined to make everyone around her suffer for it.”  – Meryl Streep She nailed it in one sentence spoken in an interview with the cast of the recently released August: Osage County.  An amazing cast of talent appearing in, most likely, a quality production.  But, one…

Style Icons: From Red Carpet to Real World Wardrobes

Style Icons: From Red Carpet to Real World Wardrobes

Bloggers were buzzing yesterday over the hits and misses from the Golden Globes red carpet.  I would like just once in my life to wear a dress like CATE BLANCHETTE…front and back…so gorgeous. However, drooling over Golden Globe gowns is different from admiring celebrities for their style.  Can that really help us out?  Well, let’s…

In Just Ten Years….

In Just Ten Years….

Wow, I watched the footage of a car running head on into a store…a woman who was leaving, purchase in hand, jumped to save her life…glass breaking, door coming in…and the news anchor calming revealed a 71-year-old woman had accidentally hit the gas pedal. I shook my head, actually thinking maybe 70-somethings shouldn’t be given…

My Favorite Shoes ….(Today)!

My Favorite Shoes ….(Today)!

My shoes from hotter.com!!  They are comfortable and stylish ….a trendy, fun style. My high school students even like them! But, I also saw these Bruno Magli’s at my neighborhood resale shop, GARMENT EXCHANGE!  What do you think?  Should I go back?  I can remember when Bruno Magli was “the” shoe to own back in the 80s!…

The Fuss Over Personal Style

The Fuss Over Personal Style

Personal style…some think the phrase is empty hype…I happen to believe understanding what we communicate can eventually build confidence.  Read my thoughts HERE, and join me over at Midlife Boulevard…then let me know what you think! Have a joyous Tuesday everyone…hope you are warm!! http://midlifeboulevard.com/clothes-speak-volumes-5-ways-discover-personal-style/