I hate to be the wet blanket. Sometimes I just have to speak my peace even though it may be pointless. So here goes. Michelle Obama is a tremendous First Lady, in my opinion. She has been a class act from her first day in the White House. Her focus has been on her family,
So, as a fairly new chicken owner, I continue to learn more about my girls. Recently, since I have noticed that one of my chickens isn't laying, I've been exploring some reasons why, and learned that it's a good thing to feed eggshells to chickens. Who knew? The calcium chickens need is actually pretty
There are some times with family that are just perfect. The Adirondack Balloon Festival is one of those...an annual event in Glens Falls NY that is a spectacular gateway to the most beautiful time of year in Upstate NY. The first time I ever attended the festival, my two children were very small. We arrived
If Labor Day has you thinking about what comes next (in Upstate NY that would be winter), try this great recipe for a delicious summer salad that lets you enjoy the taste of summer salad all year long! One of the saddest things for me about the end of summer is the waning availability
Pam Sissons | Fifty Is The New Forty Recently we turned to Julie Lopez of Julie Lopez Shoes for guidance as the go-to designer for beautiful, fashionable and comfortable shoes! Julie's shoes are the gold standard for anyone who struggles to find shoes for the workplace, for a night out, or dressy/casual styles for the
Self Esteem & Body Image In Older Women If we are to be brutally honest, few of us get to this place without having some bit of trepidation about our post 50 body image - not only how we look, but how our bodies feel and perform. Even the most fit 50+ woman or man you
Who are the women turning 50 in 2015 who have been visible, made a difference, or influenced our lives in some way? Today there are more women in powerful, influential and highly visible positions than ever before... who are committed to excellence for themselves and others and who also give back in a huge
Healthy ingredients for smoothies...kale cubes! Turkey and dressing…mashed potatoes and green bean casserole…fresh bread, pumpkin pie and cheesecake. Yum. Ugh. Thanksgiving is over and it’s time to get back to healthy. A smoothie a day is a must in my diet, and Kale (my favorite veggie of all!) is a daily must. Fresh Kale
The truth is that my bucket list is pretty simple. Today I put a large red check right next to one of those little items with the discovery of not one, but two exquisite eggs lying gently in a bed of straw. It has been some time since I have written a blog...quite some
So...here I am blogging for the first time in quite a while. The truth is that I have been struggling with this website for some time now. I started it to vent about my own frustrations and experiences when I turned 50 in 2007, and for a while I just loved it. It was
As midlife beckons, life continues to require chores and routines. You sense that maybe you're missing something, or sometimes you might find yourself just going through the motions of day to day living without even realizing it. It's normal and natural to experience changes as we age. These 9 positive life changing strategies can
Mission: thoughtful, simple giving gifts this holiday season. For baby boomers, giving back is, well, a given. Baby boomers are givers at heart. As a matter of fact, baby boomers are responsible for the largest share of charitable donations. According to one study, we make up only 34% of all donors, but give 43% of
Ah, yes...it's that time again. The joy and nostalgia of family traditions, tinsel, eggnog, decorations, homemade ornaments, and…creating your own holiday food traditions! There is nothing quite like the familiar and heartening scents of baked ham, pecan pie, rum balls, and popcorn for the stringing of popcorn and cranberries. Becoming a parent - and
For baby boomer women, encore career opportunities are numerous and as unique as you are! No matter what your career or work history, if you want to keep your hand in either as employee or volunteer, you can start looking just about anywhere! With the constant influx of new internet tools, techniques and processes,
Because skin care during menopause is something we all should pay attention to, any products that are geared for our 'special needs' is on the radar! Egyptian Magic, for those of you who don't know, is one of those products that is an "overnight success". I had heard about Egyptian Magic on TV, seen some
