Quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us turn to the wine o’clock habit to relieve our stress and satisfy our boredom. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with enjoying wine o’clock. But it can turn into an everyday habit in no time. When that happens, it can be time for a reset …
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Regrets are the feelings that accompany all the bad things we wish we had or hadn’t done. Without those feelings hitting us over the head to be better people, we wouldn’t be motivated to change for the better.
You have done your best to raise your children to be well-grounded, capable and confident adults. And yet, in your view, they still act like children. How many times do you have to tell them to get better grades in college, practice safe sex, don’t drink too much, get a job, lose weight, gain weight, …
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Although women in their twenties, thirties and even in their forties, may show a lot of skin to be sexy, some of us over 50 prefer to be a bit more creative. These Spring looks for women over 50 are feminine and fun, conveying a sense of youthful energy that translates into sex appeal. 1. …
I have known Cynthia for 10 years. She has accomplished much in her life. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, she worked for Governor Gray Davis, was Chief of Staff to a California Assembly Member, and is now Senior Regional Manager, Government Relations for International Paper with responsibilities for the Western U.S. and …
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Ryan Emmelhainz is an expert when it comes to fitness for midlife women. He is a certified master trainer with 24-Hour Fitness in downtown Sacramento, and he’s also my trainer and friend. I chose to train with Ryan because I need accountability! I know what to do when I go to the gym. But if …
How Do You Know It’s Time for Making a Big Change? Whether it’s leaving a job you don’t like or ending an unhappy marriage, the hardest thing to know is whether you’re doing the right thing by making a big change. Should you stick it out and hope that someway, somehow things will get better? If you’re like me, …
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