Those of you who have been following me for a while, know that I have Panic Disorder and CPTSD which has lead to long bouts of agoraphobia. Right now I am in the midst of one of those bouts where …
Don’t Worry, Prevail’s Got You Covered
Last updated on November 12th, 2019I was asked by Carusele to participate in this campaign, sponsored by Prevail. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Menopause isn’t called the change of life for nothing. Hot flashes, weight …
Empty Nest? 4 Areas To Focus on First
Last updated on February 22nd, 2019 Leaving home is a formative time for kids. They finally get a taste of independence and get to see what it’s like when mom isn’t there to pick up the pieces. But, it’s not …
Benefits of Travel for Women Over 50
Last updated on September 13th, 2019Travel seems to the be the big dream of many young people these days, and the common misconception is that traveling the world is something you have to do whilst you’re in your twenties because …
7 Tips for Dealing with Loss of Mobility
Last updated on March 22nd, 2022 When we grow older our lives will change in a few different ways. First of all, we often have children and grandchildren together with the people we love, our family expands and we have …
#BannedBooksWeek Banning Books Silences Stories
Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted with removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. While books have been and continue to be …
Getting Yourself Ready For The Challenges Of College
Being ready for college and actually going to college are two different things, and you’ve got to be prepared to survive all on your own. So now’s the time to really ask yourself this question.
Are you Ready for Retirement?
As a woman of a certain age, in my fabulous 50’s, I am concerned about retirement. I have worked and raised four children living mostly paycheck to paycheck and have nothing saved. Taking steps to take control of your retirement planning could have a positive impact in many areas of your life. Start today with this…
#BannedBooksWeek Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Last updated on September 2nd, 2019 Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted with removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. While books have …
What I Liked in July
Last updated on November 3rd, 2021Hello, August! It’s time to share my favorites from Instagram for July. It’s is hard to pick just a few so, for July I focused more on the photograph than on the subject. These are …
Participation Trophies Are for Losers
You entitled insolent child You have been mollycoddled And catered to your entire Short life. Not even 18 and think you are an adult. How dare you think that you can tell me what to do How dare you assume …
Narcissistic Views
Last updated on May 14th, 2017When this poem first came to me, I thought it was about a prior relationship. The more I looked at this poem and worked with it to get it exactly the way I wanted it …