How to turbocharge fat loss–safely & effectively

November 3, 2025
Losing fat—especially as we age—isn’t as simple as it used to be. Our hormones shift, our metabolism slows, and what worked in our 30s doesn’t always work in our 50s, 60s, or beyond. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In fact, with a few intentional tweaks, you can turbocharge your...

Wait…. Have I become a sports fan?

January 18, 2024
We Boomer women were raised at a time when girls rarely played sports. Oh, maybe field hockey in gym class. But we didn't play any equivalent of Little League. It...

What would you say to your younger self?

January 16, 2024
What if you could talk to your younger self? What would you tell her? I was thinking about that, myself, this morning, and here's what I came up with: Life is an...

Super-healthy, tasty and easy vegetarian meal

January 14, 2024
I'm not totally vegetarian --I enjoy a good steak and other meat from time to time--but I'd say I am about 85 percent meat-free. I just like vegetables. And a tasty...

Blessing same sex marriages IS a big deal

January 12, 2024
The Pope has decreed that Roman Catholic clergy may bless same-sex unions ... but maintains that as far as the Roman Catholic church is concerned, marriage is between a...

The puzzling state of Instagram and TikTok

January 10, 2024
Get ready, I'm about to show my age. Or is it my common sense? You decide. Scrolling through Instagram is a guilty pleasure. My feed is stuffed with cat and dog...

It’s not my job

January 4, 2024
  Disturbing installation, isn't it?  The artist made a gorgeous glass chandelier and then purposely shattered it. Why? Here's what it's about and as you...

How to make a 2024 Gratitude Bucket

January 3, 2024
When I decided to do a little gratitude bucket last year I didn't realize how much fun it would be to unfold my entries at the beginning of 2024. But let me start...

The opinion zone is now off-limits

January 2, 2024
Writer Anne Lamott fell all over herself a apologizing for an opinion tweet a few days ago. She had the audacity to opine that she looked forward to a new year...

This might be a life-changing perspective

December 28, 2023
This compelling piece by an anonymous writer was posted by a friend and is a brutally real perspective on life. Life-changing. And an inspiration for living. I'll say...

Her mark was indelible

December 27, 2023
When we met didn't realize how huge her impact on me would be. The indelible mark she'd leave on my life. She was, in fact, my very first friend in California. I...

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