Women have had a tough time maneuvering the workplace for as long as I can remember, and it continues today despite the women’s movement that we as Baby Boomers were witness to. But for women in the military, it’s been especially tough and that’s what’s portrayed in Lila Rose Kaplan’s play, 100 Planes. The production is currently running at the Broadwater Black Box … [Read more...]
Is Silver Hair the New Blond and Why Can’t I Go There?
I was walking my dogs and a young lady in her twenties walked by me with streaks of gray in her hair. Apparently, silver hair on young people is a trend. You can see it all over Instagram. Older women, who haven’t embraced getting older yet are embellishing their hair with pink, purple, and blue streaks. Some look cool and others clownish. Either way, young or old, women are … [Read more...]
My Pelvic Ultrasound and How I Averted a Tsunami-Like Flood
Apparently, I’m a bit of a hypochondriac, because I’ve coerced my doctors to check out my working parts several times in the last few months. In August I lifted a heavy suitcase and since then have had weird twinges in my stomach. That led me to go to the ER where they gave me an abdominal ultrasound. When I was a kid, I was convinced I didn’t have blood and guts like … [Read more...]
Get the Best Results From Your Postmenopausal Skincare Regimen
Skincare in our twenties and skincare in our fifties are two very different things. While stumbling into bed with a face full of makeup after a night of partying was a perfectly fine thing to do when you were in college, right now our skin is mature, delicate, and requires some special, pampering care to remain soft and vibrant. Add postmenopausal dryness to it, and most ladies … [Read more...]
Women Entrepreneurs Celebrate Women’s History Month in March
March is Women’s History Month and I received an invitation to attend an event called “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs.” A friend of mine was one of the speakers so I left my computer for a bit to go out and listen in. When you work mainly online, it’s nice to interact with other humans and especially with an inspiring group of women. The event took place at the VEDC … [Read more...]
