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I’ve worn glasses since grade school. Back then, they were thick, basic, and definitely not stylish. I didn’t feel seen…

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For generations, women were taught that true happiness came from finding “the one.” But a growing number of women over…

Jul 15, 2025

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Over 50 And Ready to Give Back Through Mentorship: Where Do I Begin?

There comes a moment in midlife when some life questions shift from "What’s next for me?" to "What can I give back?" For some women over 50, the answer is mentorship. With decades of personal and professional experience, some of us are choosing to pass it on, helping others navigate career choices, creative paths, and…

Jul 11, 2025

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Why Pamela Anderson’s Bob Is the Ultimate Summer Power Haircut

It’s said that when a woman gets a new haircut, she’s changing her life. But when a woman over 50 does it? She’s not chasing trends, she’s setting the tone. Pamela Anderson, once the sun-kissed icon of ‘90s bombshell beauty, did just that (months before summer) with a pair of scissors and a fearless sense…

Jul 8, 2025

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I Got New Eyeglasses And Suddenly, People Saw Me Differently

I’ve worn glasses since grade school. Back then, they were thick, basic, and definitely not stylish. I didn’t feel seen in the ways that mattered. They were just there, like homework or cafeteria lunches, part of the school-day uniform, something to endure rather than enjoy. But over time, glasses stopped being a passive part of…

Jul 2, 2025

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Summer Bucket List: 10 Bold Things to Do After 50

Nothing brings people together quite like talking about a great summer bucket list. Whether you’re hanging out with close friends, chatting with someone new, or even making small talk at a networking event, asking, “What’s on yours?” is sure to spark laughs, stories, and inspiration. It’s playful, personal, and perfectly timed for the season. You…

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Single, over 70 and Loving It: Why I’m Done Chasing The One

For generations, women were taught that true happiness came from finding “the one.” But a growing number of women over 50 are rewriting that fairytale—no longer waiting for Prince Charming, no longer defining their worth by relationship status, and absolutely not sitting by the phone. Today, many of us are single by choice, not circumstance—still…

Where Has The Art of Natural Intelligence Gone?

For people who’ve lived enough life to know, not all wisdom or experience can be Googled, taught by AI, or gained through social media. We come from a time before everything had a password, before our thoughts were curated by algorithms, before our conversations were replaced by texts, likes and…

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