There was a time when the only place you found a timer was in the kitchen. Unless, of course, you had to be coerced into getting in all your piano practice – in that case you might find one hovering close by to ensure you didn’t stop so much as a minute early. But timers…
OK, celebrating National Bacon Day may not seem like a good thing at first – but wait! Even those of us who are working to be less fat-bottomed and fiercer can celebrate these foodie days and still meet our goals. The older we get, the more the ‘everything in moderation’ maxim rings true. If we…
Celebrate the end of summer with a non-traditional Labor Day Luau*. Bright colors, tasty treats and flowing flowers stretch your summer through the first weekend of September without messing with the summer body you worked so hard to get. So trade in those ordinary hot dogs and burgers for some tropical delight! 1. Beach towel…
When I got to wondering about the kind of little annoyances that grate on you, I thought maybe we should ask you about it. Because M and I live in different states, much of our discussions and editorial decisions are handled via email. I sent her an email suggesting for our Friday Five we ask…
I confess that I struggle with the whole “age-appropriate” clothes concept. There’s a war going on between phrases doing battle in my brain: Wear what makes you feel good versus Just because it comes in your size doesn’t mean you should wear it. I usually come down in the middle somewhere. I defy the slimming…
I recently read an article by Gina Barreca about her attitude toward aging – and her enthusiasm for doing so with panache is contagious! Here are 5 standout lines that made me say: I’m with ya sistah! 1. I’ve lived my life with enthusiasm, courage, raucousness and passion. Why on earth would I want…
PART ONE: THE GERMANS What do you do to have fun and stay active after retirement? Well, if you live in Essen, Germany, you can join the Contilia Retirement Group and get creative. One of their recent – and very successful – fun-loving ventures was posing for a calendar. Members of the group got together…
A National Book Lover’s Day? How come we’re just finding out about this? Even though I wasn’t able to find the origin of this very cool holiday, there was plenty of verification of its existence. So for our Friday Five, as two book-loving-fools, we thought we’d give you five smiles about books. When we realized…
My monthly issue of Costco Connection landed on my counter the other day with the smiling face of Ken Jennings (the long-winning contestant on Jeopardy) on front. When my children were younger and still at home, we used to play along with TV Jeopardy to see who would have to do the dishes – my…
I confess I’m one of those (obnoxious?) people who, even though I know you’re trying to avoid eye contact as you pass me on the street, will flash a big smile when you get close to accompany my bright “Good morning!” You may ignore me. You may grumble/mumble a response to my unexpected greeting. But…