Funny But True!

Someone sent this picture to me and I had to pass it on. So many of us boomer women are fighting the battle of the bulge.....I know I am. It isn't until I see myself in a picture that I have a reality check and realize that I have put on a few pounds, and boy they are stubborn. However, when I look in the mirror I see something different. I still think "Hmm...not too bad." Either I am extremely delusional or I have a highly developed self esteem. I prefer to believe the latter

While I am not completely happy with the extra love on my hips, I have finally gotten to a point where I am a bit more accepting of myself. I believe we need to strive to be healthy and fit, and yes I like when I can wear current fashions and feel good, but it is rather liberating not to have the blues just because my blue jeans are a bit snug.

What do you think when you look in the mirror?

Who Doesn't Love Something for Free?

Is there any woman who doesn't love to get something for free? Everyone knows that women are the major shoppers in the family, and with the holidays rapidly approaching, we will be looking for the best deals on our favorite products. I've put together a few of my favorite stores to shop who are offering free shipping or a free gift of some sort. Click on the pictures and check them out for yourself. Maybe you can get a jump on some of that holiday shopping!

Sunday Morning News Just for Us!

Whew.....what a busy week. My teaching job took me out of town this week to Baltimore, Maryland. Seizing the last days of beautiful weather, my colleagues and I had the chance to stroll the harbor and feast on some delicious food. We then spent two days at an education conference. I always love when I can mix business with pleasure. Why is it, though, that when on a trip, I always eat too much?

Here is a question for you moms. How do you help your children through disappointment?

My daughter, who is a senior in high school received her most recent SAT scores this week. Although she had attended a private tutoring class, and worked hard to prepare, her score was not what she wanted. Because of her major in physical therapy, many of the schools to which she is applying are private which means big $$$$$. Scholarship money is frequently determined by those SAT scores. She was sobbing.

I am a firm believer that everything works out the way it should, so I assured her of that, but my heart sank for her since she had worked so hard. As a teacher, I am always telling my students that "hard work and effective effort" account for the majority of student success. This was a tough one. So ladies....what do you do?

OK....enough of the personal stuff....let's take a look at what is happening in the world of baby boomers this week! Happy reading and have a great week!

• Miners Attend Classes on Menopause and Foreplay (I love this one!)
  
• New Questionnarie Helps Women Select the Best Treatment for Menopause
• Baby Boomers Pack a Punch
• As Alzheimer's Signs Hit Boomers, Many Find No Time to Waste
• Caring for Women (This isn't an article, but a great website. I am linking you to the page in their site introducing their two new books....one for women, one for men.
  

Sunday Morning News Just for Us

Good Morning Ladies!

As I prepare for the busy, upcoming week, I can't help but be a bit reflective of this past one. Last week, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Nan Russell for her webtalk radio show called "Work Matters." Nan and I spoke at length about the ups and downs of starting a business. As we spoke, the discussion took a turn and focused on the fact that I was a middle aged woman embarking into unknown territory. Many of you know that I am a full time school teacher who also runs a business. With no real, previous business experience, and a rather full plate, she wanted to know what motivated me and keeps me motivated to plunge into a new arena, despite the fact that I have another full time job, a husband and children. She asked, "How do you find the time?"

My answer was "Passion." I am totally passionate about being able to bring women relief and help for a problem that so many of us face (night sweats) at this time in our lives. I love being able to write about and share what I learn, every day, about events and issues that have an impact on our lives. However, what I realized was that on a personal level, Lunar Radiance has brought me so much more than I ever expected.

I am invigorated, every day by the challenge. I am excited when I network with other boomer woman and see the amazing things they are doing. I feel empowered and alive. It is like a totally new side of my brain has been awakened and I am able to tackle activities that I never dreamed of. I have always been a cautious person, a bit hesitant to take a risk, but for some reason, I am not afraid. It is a great time to be a woman....the possibilities for us are endless!

What are your passions? How are your actualizing your dreams? Do you know a woman who is pursuing her passions or dreams?

Have a fabulous week ladies. Here is what's new this week.........

• Alternative Medicine-Herbal Remedies for Menopause
• Male Menopause? No Myth
• Chronic Dry Eye Affects Many Baby Boomers
• Who'sa Boomer, and Who Isn't?
• Forget the 'Old' Stereotypes - New Survey Reveals that Baby Boomers Are Feeling More 'Young' and Active than Ever!

Sunday Morning News Just For Us

Happy Sunday Everyone,

I must admit, I am blogging in my pj's (wicking of course....ha ha) and it is noon! I am quite lazy this morning, but I am loving it. As I wrote last week, sometimes my "get up and go" is a little bit slow, but I enjoy my Sundays just doing what I want. Only thing is sometimes the morning carries over into the afternoon.

I did some cooking this weekend and made one of my favorite appetizers, so I thought I would include it today. It is sort of a shrimp antipasto; I'm not quite sure what the formal title would be but it is DELICIOUS, and is a guaranteed hit with company. Also, I am looking for a great shrimp scampi recipe. So if anyone could help me out, I would really appreciate it.

Have a great week and bon appetite!

1&1/2 LB COOKED,PEELED & DEVEINED SHRIMP (Try to stay away from frozen...they can be mushy)

6 OZ. PROVOLONE CHEESE CUBED

1CAN LARGE PITTED BLACK OLIVES

MARINATE IN MIXTURE BELOW OVER NIGHT (Make sure to refrigerate in a sealed container. Mix periodically)

MARINADE MIXTURE:

1 CUP VEG OIL

2/3 CUP REAL LEMON JUICE

2 T DIJON MUSTARD

2 T SUGAR

11/2 TSP THYME LEAVES

1 TSP SALT

ADD ONE HOUR BEFORE SERVING:

4OZ GENEO SALAMI-CUBED

1LG RED PEPPER (SOMTIMES I USE TWO)

• Baby Boomers and Social Security-What boomers need to know about collecting Social Security
• Aging Baby Boomers Face Healthcare Shortage
• Lowfat Diet After Menopause Seems to Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer
• 10 Curious Things About Baby Boomers
  

Sunday Morning News Just for Us

Good Morning Ladies,

I hope this morning finds you well and rested as you prepare to launch into a new week. I have finally recovered after my big birthday party weekend last week, but it makes me ask: "Why does it take me so much longer to recover?" I did have a couple of glasses of wine, but that wouldn't constitute a hangover. I'm talking about just being plain old tired for a longer period of time. Plus, I am slower on the cleanup.

In the old days I would have been whipping through the house; cleaning, straightening up and getting everything put away the very next day. Now I have a much more laid back attitude. "I'll get to it when I get to it," is my motto. As long as the food is put away and the dishwasher is running, I can move the chairs and put away those serving pieces later. Wow...that's a change in attitude.

But that's not all......as I was researching this morning, I realized a common theme again....change! Our tastebuds aren't as spunky as they once were....geez our taste buds are going too.... our bodies are more achy and we're drying up! Duh.....I guess that's why it's called "The Change."

I am determined to take this all in stride. Ok, my buds aren't as spunky, and I am a bit more achy, but I feel more alive and happier than ever. It's kind of nice not to be so driven to be the "queen of clean" and be more comfortable going with the flow. I think more about what I can do to have fun.

Today I will shop with my daughter for her homecoming dress, get a haircut, then come home and take a nap. Sounds like a fun plan to me! Hey...I kind of like this change in attitude!

Yikes....I am rambling this morning....so let me leave you with this question: "How do you 'embrace' this changing time in your life....physically, mentally and spiritually?"

• Some Like It Hot: How boomers' failing taste buds are shaping the future of American food.
• Wave of Pain to Come to Boomers: As boomers hit their `achy-breaky' years, they are bracing for the tsunami of pain that comes with living longer.
• Dread Retiring? Colleges Offer Courses On Life Reboot
• Menopause Symptoms May Hamper Sex: In Survey, Many Menopausal Women Say Vaginal Symptoms Are A Problem.