Aug 29, 2014 | Health Aging, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Transition, Starting Over, woman and money, Women over 50
Last year we surveyed nearly 200 midlife women about a variety of issues in their lives, ranging from relationships, finances, current priorities, and life satisfaction. Not surprising, we found 48% of the women reported a high level of financial uncertainty, from...
Aug 18, 2014 | Cool Summer Tips, Recipes, Uncategorized
Mint is wonderfully refreshing in the summertime and grows so easily. All gardeners know that mint is the easiest and one of the most versatile herbs to grow. Be sure to confine those roots (preferably in a pot) or they will invade the garden which I learned years...
Aug 15, 2014 | Cool Summer Tips, Recipes, Uncategorized
Cut up and freeze seasonal fruit such as watermelon, pineapple, lemons or whole grapes on a cookie sheet. After individually frozen, store in a plastic freezer bag. Simply enjoy by placing in a glass of sparkling water or simply bite into the frozen sweet goodness of...
Aug 14, 2014 | Cool Summer Tips, Femininity, Recipes, Self-Care, Uncategorized
Although a cold beer or a chilled white wine spritzer may sound wonderful on a hot day, you should avoid alcohol because it dehydrates the body. Instead try an Old Fashioned Icy Cold Homemade Lemonade. Here is a favorite recipe: (Makes 1 gallon, so its great for a...
Aug 6, 2014 | Baby Boomers, Health Aging, Midlife Transition, Uncategorized, Women
Hourglass Workshops was created to help women re-discover ourselves in our middle years to create a more passionate, colorful and full life. This includes relationships—in all forms. A loving, honest and caring relationship with oneself is paramount and the...
Aug 1, 2014 | Baby Boomers, Femininity, Health Aging, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Transition, Nine Facets, Self-Care, Sensuality, Starting Over, Uncategorized, Vitality, Women over 50
I am a recovering workaholic and busy-ness addict, which in Silicon Valley valley is not only encouraged, but lauded. To actually slow down, relax and receive the world in all its wonder at this time of my life (recent retirement from a long successful career) has...
Jul 29, 2014 | Recipes, Self-Care, Uncategorized
A refreshing, delightful Summer afternoon treat. Here’s a beautiful combination of fresh fruit (experiment with what’s in season), white wine and your favorite sparkling white wine. Soak the fruit in the white wine and chill for 3-24 hours if you...
Jul 17, 2014 | Baby Boomers, Femininity, Midlife Transition, Relationships, Sensuality, Sex, Uncategorized, Women, Women over 50
I dated for many years, both before I was married and then for 15 years between marriages. So with over 25 years experience, I feel I’m somewhat an expert. I’ve also talked with women and men over the years about their dating experiences and have heard so...
Jul 15, 2014 | Baby Boomers, Femininity, Health Aging, Midlife Transition, Nine Facets, Self-Care, Sensuality, Uncategorized, Vitality, Women over 50
From the age of 16, I’ve always loved to travel after a life-changing experience as an AFS exchange student to Brazil. With my newly issued passport, I clearly remember sitting in SFO waiting for a flight to New York City and then on to Rio De Janeiro. Looking...