At one of my networking groups, we had a speaker who educated us on the topic of human trafficking and its prevalence in the US. She is a member of the FBI Civil Rights Unit. I will keep her name out of this post to protect her identity. Her department deals with Federal Civil Rights. There are currently 56 FBI Field offices in the US, divided into 2 separate squads. Her … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Stress Over 50 During These Troubled Times
There's no doubt about it, those of us in America have been living under bizarre circumstances and it's taking a toll on our stress levels. Unless you’ve been hiding in a dark hole, it’s hard to believe you haven’t been affected by it. The family separation crisis alone has been giving me nightmares and it goes beyond politics. It’s a human issue that anyone who is a mother or … [Read more...]
Self-Care Rituals – Secret to Sanity for Women Over 50
One of the nice things about being over 60 is that you can design the rest of your life to be as enjoyable and fun as you want. In my case, my kids are out on their own and doing well. Both of my parents have passed away. Doug and I downsized into an affordable home that's taken much of the pressure of living in Los Angeles off us. We have two doggie comedians that keep … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Asian Massage for People Over 50
I’m a sucker for a soothing massage to ease aches and pains, increase flexibility, and straighten out body parts that are out of whack. If I could get one every week I would. I especially love traditional Asian massage because their practices have been around for thousands of years and work wonders on the body, especially if you're over 50. Thai massage is a … [Read more...]
