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Becoming a Drummer in a Band in My 50’s

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Stop shaming us and telling us we stink!

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Nana on Call… Lessons from the LA Fires

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“Prime Minister” at Sundance: The message of courage and optimism will lift you in this intimate documentary about New Zealand’s former Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.

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Cozy Style at Home, Travel and Everywhere for The New Year

Cozy Style at Home, Travel and Everywhere for The New Year

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The Now

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Irresistible Children’s Clothing for Nana’s to Buy

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Attention Nana’s, Gigi’s, Grandma’s and what other names are we using? Please share with us the name you decided on and how you chose it. You can weigh in on our Facebook and Instagrams — we are always inspired by you. Anyway, for those of you lucky enough to have grandkids, we are betting you haven’t been able to resist a little shopping. My husband and I will soon have 6 grand daughters from 6 on down. I have to say, it’s easy to be a good shopper because there’s plenty of temptation out there but there are definitely things that the kids love…. Like magnetic closures, super soft PJ’s. Onesies and dresses with leggings. It’s hard to show up without a little dress, or PJ’s or some goodie and so thought we would share some of our favorite sources for kids clothing...
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Flying Ageless: Delta Flight Attendant Inspired Us

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"I've been with Delta for 50 years." "What, how is that possible? You would be, what, omg, I don't want to even do the math." She laughed, "I am 72 years old, I started at 22 and it's been the best job on the planet." "You look amazing, I never would have guessed, you have no wear and tear on you." "It's my DNA, my whole family looks young but maybe because I had kids later in life, they have kept me young. My boys are 24 and 22." Again, we were calculating. "You had your kids when you were 52 and 54? I mean that's also incredible." "Yes I did, I had a surrogate both times. You want to see their pictures?" Click here to read more.......
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A Steamy and Sexy Start

Maxi Martin
The two women had booked a room near town and went out to the local bar. It was early June and the summer crowds hadn't hit the town yet to their relief. They took a seat at the bar and were deep in convo. "Hate to interrupt you guys, but what can I get you to drink." Rose turned toward the bar tender and her heart skipped. He was salt and peppered, rugged faced and fit, could have been late 50's early 60's, no definitely in his 60's. "Um, I wasn't going to have a drink before our big trek but now that I'm here, screw that, I'll have a Casamigos and Soda and some wings if you have. What about you Ally?" Rose barely looked at Ally, she just studied the server's face as he focused on Ally's order. She saw his eyes shift back toward her and she looked down and felt a hot flush rush on her neck. He walked away for a bit but Rose had lost her concentration, trying hard to listen as Ally was running through the logistics of tomorrow's adventure. "Ok, guys, here you go. By the way I'm Todd, where are you all in from?" Rose was listening to Todd but mostly feeling him as he spoke. It was freeing to be in a new place, untethered from anyone except the road ahead and she felt a little giddy....
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A Steamy and Sexy Start

Maxi Martin
The two women had booked a room near town and went out to the local bar. It was early June and the summer crowds hadn't hit the town yet to their relief. They took a seat at the bar and were deep in convo. "Hate to interrupt you guys, but what can I get you to drink." Rose turned toward the bar tender and her heart skipped. He was salt and peppered, rugged faced and fit, could have been late 50's early 60's, no definitely in his 60's. "Um, I wasn't going to have a drink before our big trek but now that I'm here, screw that, I'll have a Casamigos and Soda and some wings if you have. What about you Ally?" Rose barely looked at Ally, she just studied the server's face as he focused on Ally's order. She saw his eyes shift back toward her and she looked down and felt a hot flush rush on her neck. He walked away for a bit but Rose had lost her concentration, trying hard to listen as Ally was running through the logistics of tomorrow's adventure. "Ok, guys, here you go. By the way I'm Todd, where are you all in from?" Rose was listening to Todd but mostly feeling him as he spoke. It was freeing to be in a new place, untethered from anyone except the road ahead and she felt a little giddy....
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Cautiously Courageous: Reflections On Life Expanding Decisions

Marcia Byalick
I recently went on a women’s empowerment cruise, invited by my daughter who was one of the featured speakers. Sitting in that audience, I wondered if I were their age today whether everything out-of-the-box would still seem as scary. Then I realized most of these women had a safety net my friends and I didn’t have… us as parents encouraging them to have goals that trumped being safe and secure. We instilled in them the knowledge that although making brave choices generates anxiety, it’s survivable and so worth the risk. My parents’ fears of the uncertain were contagious; hopefully our confidence in our daughters’ resilience is too. ...
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