Archive for the ‘General’ Category
My New AARP YouTube Series!
Monday, May 13th, 2013What Are We Teaching Our Daughters? A Lesson For All Ages
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
I am raising my daughters to be proud feminists: people who believe in equality for all regardless of gender, race, religion, politics, nationality or sexual orientation. Therefore, it came as no surprise when my daughter, a college freshman, enrolled in a “Women and Gender Studies” class this spring.
This morning, she forwarded a video, explaining that it was required viewing for her class.
The “50+ Market”: A Few Fab Facts
Saturday, March 23rd, 2013
As a woman over 50, I’m always on the lookout for some of the latest facts and figures about the demo I’m in. Here are some of the most recent. Get ready to be amazed. (more…)
Confused About the Latest Reports on Vitamin D? You’re Not Alone!
Saturday, March 9th, 2013
Why does it sometimes seem as though the medical community purposely wants to confuse, confound and worry us with a continuous flow of reports that are often at odds? (more…)
NEED A GOOD REASON TO MOVE YOUR BODY EVERY DAY? RESCUE A DOG!
Friday, January 18th, 2013
Gunther--the best reason to walk every day!
Nag alert: we all need to move our bodies every day. Period. Running, walking, spinning, biking . . . whatever your choice is, you’ve got to do it every day. You’ll keep your weight down, health check numbers where they should be, and it just feels good! But, sometimes we need that little extra reason to get us out there. (more…)
Grateful in New York City
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
Storm Sandy was a doozy. People in many parts of the Northeast are still without power, water, or food. Homes have been lost, and lives, too. We’re all still in shock that this even happened. New Yorkers feel invincible most of the time. This week we felt vulnerable.
Slowly, however, we’re starting to feel grateful. Grateful that it’s finally over and life is crawling its way back to normal. (more…)