You sell your home heating system at a yard sale. (Hot flashes)
* The person you sleep with complains about snow piling up on the bed. (Nightsweats)
* Your husband jokes that instead of buying a wood stove, he is using you to heat the family room this winter. Rather than just saying you are not amused, you shoot him. (Mood swings)
* You write post-it notes with your kid's names on them. (Memory loss)
Your husband comes home from work ready for a little whoopee and your response is, "If you value your life you won't touch me!" (Irritability)
* The phenobarbital dose that wiped out the Heaven's Gate Cult gives you four hours of decent rest. (Sleeplessness)
* You find Guacamole in your hair after a Mexican dinner. (Fatigue)
* You change your underwear after every sneeze. (Mild incontinence)
* You need Jaws Of Life to help you out of your car after returning home from an
Italian restaurant. (Sudden weight gain)
* You ask Jiffy Lube to give you a vaginal lube job. (Dryness)
* You take a sudden interest in "Wrestlemania". (Female hormone deficiency)
* You're on so much estrogen that you take your Brownie troop on a field trip to Chippendales. (Hormone therapy)
Enjoy the journey because there's no turning around!
Beverly Mahone
Author
Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age (available on amazon.com)
www.thebabyboomerdiva.com
Friday, March 30, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Baby Boomer Divas Support Each Other
Despite what the critics might say, baby boomer "divas" are not self-absorbed. At this stage of life, it's about supporting each other because we're all on a similar journey.
With that being said, I just wanted to give a shout out to some fellow "D"ivinely--"I"inspired "V"ivacious "A"nnointed Sisters who are women on the move and making a difference. First of all, please, please purchase a copy of "Real Women Wear Red" from my dear friend Kathy Holmes (www.kathyholmes.net). Her book was FINALLY released this week. Kathy was one of my biggest cheerleaders when my book, Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey into Middle Age, was released last year. Also, when you buy it, make sure you tell her I told you to :)
Another DIVA friend of mine, Tracy Lewis, is hosting a teleseminar on Tuesday, April 3. She'll be discussing aching muscles, Breast tenderness, headaches/migraines as it relates to menopausal symptoms. Here is her information:
http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=12797
Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
Talkcast ID: 12797
DIVA Carine is always cooking up something with her colorful articles. Stop by and visit her at www.carine-whatscooking.blogspot.com and a new DIVA friend of mine, Dee, keeps it real on her blog: www.minniepauzblog.blogspot.com
Yes, we DIVAS are the bold, bodacious and the beautiful and we're not afraid to let you know about it!
With that being said, I just wanted to give a shout out to some fellow "D"ivinely--"I"inspired "V"ivacious "A"nnointed Sisters who are women on the move and making a difference. First of all, please, please purchase a copy of "Real Women Wear Red" from my dear friend Kathy Holmes (www.kathyholmes.net). Her book was FINALLY released this week. Kathy was one of my biggest cheerleaders when my book, Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey into Middle Age, was released last year. Also, when you buy it, make sure you tell her I told you to :)
Another DIVA friend of mine, Tracy Lewis, is hosting a teleseminar on Tuesday, April 3. She'll be discussing aching muscles, Breast tenderness, headaches/migraines as it relates to menopausal symptoms. Here is her information:
http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=12797
Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
Talkcast ID: 12797
DIVA Carine is always cooking up something with her colorful articles. Stop by and visit her at www.carine-whatscooking.blogspot.com and a new DIVA friend of mine, Dee, keeps it real on her blog: www.minniepauzblog.blogspot.com
Yes, we DIVAS are the bold, bodacious and the beautiful and we're not afraid to let you know about it!
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Dove's New Ad Campaign: Aging Gracefully
Dove has introduced a new campaign ad targeting middle-aged women. The women are various races, shapes and sizes. The focus of the ad appears to be anti-aging. This innovative creation is something television viewers aren't accustomed to seeing because when you see nudity on TV, it's always associated with young, slender, drop dead gorgeous women. (the ad can be seen at www.doveproage.com)
I, personally, applaud the middle-aged women who made the choice to bare it all for the ad. They have proven something I've been saying all along. Middle Age can be sexy. Sure, we have aging issues. We know that aging brings about so many changes to our bodies. Not only do we have to deal with tucking in because we're filling out, we also have to take extra precautions when it comes to skin care. Winter and excessive sun exposure can have an impact on your skin.
Here are some tips to keep you from drying out and feeling like you’ve been invaded by mosquitoes:
Soak in the tub: Keep the water lukewarm. The temperature shouldn’t be above 90 F. Adding bath oil to the water may help retain and replenish the oil in your skin.
Use soap sparingly: If possible, limit soap use to your face, armpits, genitals, hands and feet. Avoid antibacterial and deodorant soaps. Mild cleaners such as Cetaphil, Dove or Vanicream are less drying. Avoid products with fragrances and lauryl sulfates, which can be irritating.
Pat skin dry: Avoid rubbing or wiping your skin. Instead, leave it moist by gently patting or blotting with your towel.
Moisturize: Immediately after drying off, apply a thick moisturizing cream or ointment. Avoid creams or lotions that contain alcohol.
Use a humidifier: Keep indoor air moisture levels at 40 to 50 percent. Keep your house on the cool side; between 68 F and 75 F is reasonable.
Healthy skin can make you look years younger and like the baby boomer diva you were meant to be.
Beverly Mahone is an author and motivational speaker. She talks about issues involving middle age women in herbook, Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age.
I, personally, applaud the middle-aged women who made the choice to bare it all for the ad. They have proven something I've been saying all along. Middle Age can be sexy. Sure, we have aging issues. We know that aging brings about so many changes to our bodies. Not only do we have to deal with tucking in because we're filling out, we also have to take extra precautions when it comes to skin care. Winter and excessive sun exposure can have an impact on your skin.
Here are some tips to keep you from drying out and feeling like you’ve been invaded by mosquitoes:
Soak in the tub: Keep the water lukewarm. The temperature shouldn’t be above 90 F. Adding bath oil to the water may help retain and replenish the oil in your skin.
Use soap sparingly: If possible, limit soap use to your face, armpits, genitals, hands and feet. Avoid antibacterial and deodorant soaps. Mild cleaners such as Cetaphil, Dove or Vanicream are less drying. Avoid products with fragrances and lauryl sulfates, which can be irritating.
Pat skin dry: Avoid rubbing or wiping your skin. Instead, leave it moist by gently patting or blotting with your towel.
Moisturize: Immediately after drying off, apply a thick moisturizing cream or ointment. Avoid creams or lotions that contain alcohol.
Use a humidifier: Keep indoor air moisture levels at 40 to 50 percent. Keep your house on the cool side; between 68 F and 75 F is reasonable.
Healthy skin can make you look years younger and like the baby boomer diva you were meant to be.
Beverly Mahone is an author and motivational speaker. She talks about issues involving middle age women in herbook, Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Plateau called peace
As a Baby Boomer, we are often put in a position of caring for our elderly parents at a time when we ourselves are trying to wind down our own lives. It's not always easy to watch a parent grow increasingly ill, so fragile and then to pass away, but nonetheless reality.
Dealing with the parent that is left behind is another matter. We aren't handed out a manual that tells us what to say, how to comfort, or make things better during the mourning period. We only act from the heart and hope that it is enough.
It is extremely important to allow ourselves to experience the grief and not push it away or try to hide it. Mourning is part of the healing process. Everyone must go through the process in their own way...not to be hurried or ignored. We must find our way.
The most important factor in this equation is that of acceptance. Accepting that in time our heart will heal and the hurt will subside. The pain will simply run its course and one day blend itself into our everyday living. The person lost is not forgotten. We simply reach that plateau called peace.
Be patient with yourself, celebrate your life and smile each and everyday! I know what I say to be true and can help. My mother passed away a few weeks ago.
Janet
Dealing with the parent that is left behind is another matter. We aren't handed out a manual that tells us what to say, how to comfort, or make things better during the mourning period. We only act from the heart and hope that it is enough.
It is extremely important to allow ourselves to experience the grief and not push it away or try to hide it. Mourning is part of the healing process. Everyone must go through the process in their own way...not to be hurried or ignored. We must find our way.
The most important factor in this equation is that of acceptance. Accepting that in time our heart will heal and the hurt will subside. The pain will simply run its course and one day blend itself into our everyday living. The person lost is not forgotten. We simply reach that plateau called peace.
Be patient with yourself, celebrate your life and smile each and everyday! I know what I say to be true and can help. My mother passed away a few weeks ago.
Janet
Friday, March 2, 2007
Toss around a Pom Pom
Do you have good memories of the days when you were in high school? I honestly can say that I couldn't wait for those days to be over. I mean if you didn't toss around a pom pom...well you certainly weren't on the "popular" list.
I went to school for half a day and then went to work in the afternoons while in high school. I also worked during the holidays just to have money to buy a new outfit once in awhile when I went out on a date.
I think all I really wanted to do at that age was move on with my life. I was so bored and couldn't wait to speed things up a bit. Like so many of us Baby Boomers out there, now all I want is for things to just slow down. I mean, here it is March already and we just had Christmas!
But I am, however, pretty darn excited about our Internet Baby Boomers Network site. It's aimed at helping Baby Boomers network on various levels. Where someone might be looking to start a new career or online business, another person might be looking to get advise on improving their health. Health issues are certainly at the top of most of our members list today. And we strive to present it all with a splash and hint of humor.
If you haven't already taken a look, click here and go visit our FireFlys now. The community is intended to shake things up a bit in your life. We'd love to have you join us.
We are looking for all Baby Boomers who want to make a difference by offering a kind word of advise to a fellow Baby Boomer. Professional IBBN Members will be able to post to this IBBN Blog and invite friends and other members to network with them.
Our goal, at the Internet Baby Boomers Network, is to help find a way for members to get things done in less time by learning from experts who have been there and done that.
I went to school for half a day and then went to work in the afternoons while in high school. I also worked during the holidays just to have money to buy a new outfit once in awhile when I went out on a date.
I think all I really wanted to do at that age was move on with my life. I was so bored and couldn't wait to speed things up a bit. Like so many of us Baby Boomers out there, now all I want is for things to just slow down. I mean, here it is March already and we just had Christmas!
But I am, however, pretty darn excited about our Internet Baby Boomers Network site. It's aimed at helping Baby Boomers network on various levels. Where someone might be looking to start a new career or online business, another person might be looking to get advise on improving their health. Health issues are certainly at the top of most of our members list today. And we strive to present it all with a splash and hint of humor.
If you haven't already taken a look, click here and go visit our FireFlys now. The community is intended to shake things up a bit in your life. We'd love to have you join us.
We are looking for all Baby Boomers who want to make a difference by offering a kind word of advise to a fellow Baby Boomer. Professional IBBN Members will be able to post to this IBBN Blog and invite friends and other members to network with them.
Our goal, at the Internet Baby Boomers Network, is to help find a way for members to get things done in less time by learning from experts who have been there and done that.
- Maybe you are a Boomer ready to retire with questions about starting an online business.
- Maybe you are overwhelmed with the caregiving of your elderly parents and just need an ear.
- Maybe you are trying to raise your grandchildren and need advice on temper tantrums.
- Maybe you are suffering from those gosh awful hot flashes and would like to read about other hot flash victim's stories.
- Maybe you are ready to down size and want help decluttering your home to be able to move on in that direction.
- Maybe you'd like to meet other Boomers in your city to start a support group.
- Maybe you'd like to get some ideas of places to travel to where Boomers have gone.
- Maybe you've lost a loved one and could use a sympathatic shoulder to lean on for awhile.
Friends, if the short list above hasn't fired up the Boomer in you yet...then I guess your Boomer is broken and you need us more than you thought. Hurry on over to: www.InternetBabyBoomersNetwork.com and just take a look around. You'll learn a new thing or two while you are there and it doesn't hurt or cause blisters.
Membership is FREE so don't bring your credit card.
Much happiness to you,
Janet Hale, Founder
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