Adventures

The day after my birthday dinner

It happens every year - my birthday, that is.  (Oy...we're on Day 3 or 4 of mentioning it, I'm suspiciously sounding like a narcissist...Yikes!)  It's my blog, I can write whatever I want.  So there.  And yes, it was my birthday yesterday. Anyhoo...after a grueling day of work, I celebrated my birthday with Mr. who… Continue reading The day after my birthday dinner

Adventures · Cheers

My 54-year-old self’s gift to my 84-year-old self

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

Adventures · Going Gray

As the meows of mid-life settle in

Today is a big day, but tomorrow is a really big day.  Today is my 500th post.  Yay - thank you for being here to celebrate with me... Tomorrow is the bigger day.  Will we get snow?  I dunno... Maybe?... But it's bigger than that! How big is big you ask?  Big enough to notice… Continue reading As the meows of mid-life settle in

Going Gray

Will I love my gray hair when I turn 54?

In less than two weeks, (13 days), I'll be 54 years old with a full head of curly gray hair. Not like when I turned 50.  Nope, not at all like that.  I had just colored my hair.  My hairstylist called it a fun Auburn-brownish color. She had humored my desire to match it to… Continue reading Will I love my gray hair when I turn 54?

Adventures · Cheers

50-something tests the 21-day theory – is it worth it?

So you're over 50, and you're wondering if you can change when you're suddenly told you probably should change your habits.  The experts tell you, "It'll be worth it if you do." You scramble to find quick answers.  What are the (easy) modifications you can make in your life to see a big difference?  You… Continue reading 50-something tests the 21-day theory – is it worth it?

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Going Gray · Inspiration

Can women wear bikinis in their golden years?

As I admired the golden glow of the sunrise this morning, I pondered.  Today's thoughts...What is it about females that immediately get sucked into our own self-image bashing?  For me, it's because I was born in the 1960's and then graduated in the 1980's.  But that's too simple of an excuse.  That's just my life. … Continue reading Can women wear bikinis in their golden years?