I call myself a baby of the baby boomers. I'm one of the last babies born in that generation. We're a fun bunch of peeps - soon to crash the current system of support for health insurance and social security. Nice gift to future generations, right? Yay, go team BB! Dearest Shelley, my, oh, my,… Continue reading My 54-year-old self’s gift to my 84-year-old self
Tag: Aging
Rolls of fluff happen as we age
A funny thing happens when we cats take on the aging role in life. Bellies expand right before our eyes. It happens so fast, really it does. And it's funny. Is it really funny, Tizzie? Well, kinda. Well, okay, maybe it's not fun getting old. The slower metabolism adds pounds, don't ya know? It has… Continue reading Rolls of fluff happen as we age
Aging skin – will a minimal makeup routine help?
We're a nation full of women people who think we're not good enough so we pile on the makeup. It costs a fortune to keep up, yet, we still do it. Why? We want to stay youthful looking for as long as possible. I'm no different, I've been there, done that. Frankly, I'm sick of… Continue reading Aging skin – will a minimal makeup routine help?
The aging fight of a Black-Eyed Susan
People aren't the only ones who experience cell loss as we go through the aging stages of life. Do we dare to embrace them or do we chase away the natural beauty of each stage as we age? Hmm...I often wonder why we fight so hard against Mother Nature and our gifts of the beauty… Continue reading The aging fight of a Black-Eyed Susan
Rolling in a youthful outlook
It's a good day. Fridays are always a good day. It's a beautiful, fog-rolling-in-kind of a morning. The dog has been fed and successfully completed his outside routine. And, I'm grateful that I'm lucky enough to get to join him outside to admire the gorgeous sunrise. Yikes, that sounds like a commercial...on retirement... Oh, well,… Continue reading Rolling in a youthful outlook