So, you’ve probably heard about this thing called “Male Menopause” Yes? But let’s get real – it’s a bit of a misnomer, isn’t it? I mean, just the word “menopause” itself breaks it down for us: “meno” (month) and “pause” (stop). And sorry, guys, but your monthly cycle just isn’t a thing. Now, the real …
Embracing the Beauty of Women 55PLUS; with Joy and Grace
We live in a world that seems to glorify youth above all else, and the art (art?) of being famous. Really, it’s high time to celebrate the beauty of women 55PLUS and beyond. You may know some or many of these remarkable women who are not merely growing older; they are aging with a flair …
Fabrics and more clothing store tricks
Let’s talk about fabrics … Fabrics have changed so much over the years we find ourselves in a world of chaos, not knowing what to wear that’s ecologically sound and what’s sustainable and what looks good! One thing that is true is that we really have to stop throwing clothing and fabrics away because: □ …
Blogs: So you Want to Write One
Have you noticed how many courses there are about writing blogs? Most of them extol the virtues of blogging (of course they do … they want you to buy the course!) and give you 5 ways (or 7 or 10 or whatever) to monetise what you write. I’ve been writing blogs for over 10 years …
66 and still having hot sweats … menopause!
When you face menopause head on one of the key symptoms are sweats. The bad news is you can go on having them into your 80s. the good news is they’re treatable.
Menopause; find a Cunning Plan
A little about menopause, perimenopause and even post-menopause. Some of this you will know but I hope there are a few take-aways for you to help with the experience of potentially one of the most challenging parts of your life as a woman…. We know that humans, killer whales and pilot whales are the top …
Ageism, Feminism and Equality
It doesn’t matter how much society as a whole appears to accept 55+ women, they don’t. Not even in the US where baby boomer women are, in many ways, more out there than elsewhere. Or are there just more of them?! I found it really interesting that one of the most popular blog posts I’ve …
What Others Think of Me is None of my Business
It sounds harsh doesn’t it? But when you understand its true meaning you’ll understand how empowering it is; what makes it empowering is the simple use of that little pronoun MY. There is no defence or blame when you include personal responsibility. Yet worrying what others think of them is often a major cause of …
A menopause Changeling
This is taken from a chapter in “Hot Stuff” and has been reworked a tad. Personally, I find calling myself a changeling is much nicer than being a menopausal woman … This article is about my path and what happened to me physically. It’s no different from what happens to many of us so enjoy …
At 50, Our Mothers Were Old
None of us realises, until we reach a certain age (no, not that certain age), how old our mothers are which has nothing to do with their actual age. Just as we fail to realise, how they are ageing; we’re often caught by surprise when we realise that our mum has suddenly become a little …