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DEAR 20 AND 30-SOMETHING WOMEN
I want to sit NOT ALL, BUT SOME millennial women down and tell them women over 50, 60 and 70 are the women who they’re going to become, so don’t say we’re not relevant.
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— Style —PRINTS OR SOLIDS
We all have different tastes in art, music and clothes. One isn’t better than another, just different. Here are some things to think about when choosing prints, patterns and solid-colored clothes.
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— Relationships —FAMILY REUNION
An Intriguing family reunion and grand unveiling of Ancestory.com results… A surprising story from Donna O’Klock. How many of you have traced your DNA? Are you who you thought you were?
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— Essentials —A LOOK AT MY COURTYARD
My courtyard’s been slow, coming together because I’ve been waiting for Annie and Lulu to get a little older… past the eating and digging everything up stage. I want to share what I’ve done so far!
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— Style —BUILDING AN OVER 50 WARDROBE
Based on reader answers to my recent fashion survey, I’m beginning a series on Building an Over 50 Wardrobe. It’s not about money, but it is about comfort and what looks good on us.
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— Life —AN INTERVIEW WITH GUIDED IMAGERY PIONEER BELLERUTH NAPARSTEK
An interview with Belleruth Naparstek, Clinical Social Worker and the Founder of Guided Imagery. It also includes a sample audio from her library of helpful, healing audios you can download.
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— Style —CARDIGANS… THE COMEBACK KID
It’s Fashion Friday with our favorite silver-haired gal on the go, Hildie Plumpepper! This week she’s showing us how to view the cardigan with fresh eyes!
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— Life —WHEN NO ONE BUT YOU MAKES ANY SENSE
When caregiving for a loved one pushes you to the limit, it’s time to dig deep and find the humor… even if you’re the only sane one in the room.
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— Style —AN AFFORDABLE BRAND FOR WOMEN OVER 50
On today’s Fashion Friday I’m excited to share a well-made, affordable brand, designed for women over 50! Yay!! It’s about time! xoxo, Brenda
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— Style —DIVA FOR A DAY
From Donna O’Klock, our RV lifestyle expert: Sometimes when you least expect it a new silver hair color and a new friend can make you feel like a diva!
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— Life —COPING WITH DEPRESSION
If you have short bouts of depression or are covered by a dark shroud of deep depression, what do you do about it? I’m sharing my experiences with depression and what I do.
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— Life —THE ESSENTIAL BLACK JACKET
Woman of a certain age, Sue Burpee, gives us the rundown on why a black blazer is a wardrobe essential. She makes an excellent case! Do you have a black blazer in your closet?
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— Life —MAKING IT THROUGH TOUGH TIMES
When we’re in the midst of a storm it’s often difficult to see past our worries and fears and find solid ground. Regardless of what we’re facing, we must FIRST get ourself under control. Here are some things that will help you do that.
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— Style —A SURVEY FOR YOU: TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STYLE
I’ve put together 20 questions to help me better understand your style and your clothing needs. Please take a few minutes to answer them (easy yes/no and multiple choice answers), because then I can bring your clothes you want.
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— Essentials —TO EACH THEIR HOME
Once again, Donna O’Klock, our expert in RV lifestyles has some interesting stories about their RV park neighbors and what made them choose this lifestyle! Even if you’re not interested in living in an RV, it’s great insight into how other people live.
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— Life —WHAT IS SURVIVORSHIP?
Like many women who’ve had breast cancer, sometimes I think about why I’m still here. When I think about the word “survivorship,” I think of my 16-month-old dog, Lulu.
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— Style —ODE TO A CAFTAN
Whether you spell it caftan or kaftan… both are correct… Hildie Plumpepper has visions of gorgeous caftans, Sergio Mendez and Brazil 66, Tom Jones and… Well I’ll let her tell you the rest!
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— Style —WHAT TO DO ABOUT CHIN HAIRS AND A FURRY FACE
Have you ever had to tell someone to blow their nose, or they had spinach in their teeth? That’s nothing compared to telling your business partner she needs to pluck her chin hairs.
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— Style —MAKE UP ARTIST AND CULT ICON SANDY LINTER
Name a supermodel, Hollywood legend, rock star, head of state or world class photographer, and makeup artist Sandy Linter has worked with them all. Get to know Sandy Linter!
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— Essentials —NEAT AS A PIN
Donna O’Klock, an expert in living in a 300-square-foot RV, gives us a humorous look at why you need to be “neat as a pin” and the consequences of being messy.
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— Style —THE AIRPORT FASHION TRAIN WRECK
Maybe it’s just me, but I think it’s alarming when the best dressed person in the airport is a nun. The worst dressed demographic were men over 50! They were a fashion “train wreck!”
