our blog circle

VibrantNation.com has hand-selected a group of bloggers who represent the best qualities of Vibrant Women. They're over 50, smart, independent, have interesting things to say about the world, and know how to laugh at themselves.

Below you'll find the most recent posts from each blogger. There's a link to see other blog posts for a particular blogger, and you can click on her name or photo to visit her "My VN" page, where you can learn more about her and see everything she's contributed to our site.

For a list of the Vibrant Women in our blog circle, click here.

Umm Hmmm, I LIKE it! vs Trifocals

Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 by Helenoflafolot
So, I am there, moving head up and down; walking forward and backward...

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The Coming of Age of Grace

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by jaki
A woman's life is perfect at every stage and the arc of that life is one of transcendent transformation

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I finally got a chance to hear President Obama speak in person about his health care plan

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by karen bojar at www.the-next-stage.com
I've lost all patience with middle class progressives who want to kill the bill and start over. They almost seem to be competing with each other: "I'm more disillusioned with Obama than you are."

I've yet to meet a "kill the bill" progressive (?) who is not a middle class person with health insurance. These folks may have the luxury of waiting for the perfect bill, but low income Americans and those with preexisting conditions do not.

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other blog entries from the next stage »
Losing my way

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by LucyBHoffman
I lost my way this week. I mired down in negative thinking and worries. Suddenly, everything was about me.

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other blog entries from Embracing Life – Women ^50 »
Save the life of the men you love

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by SusanTolles
This week is the one-year anniversary of my husband being diagnosed with prostate cancer. We have much to celebrate, and that is why you need to pay attention to this story for the benefit of the men in your life, your husband, brother, son, father, any man you care about.

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other blog entries from Flourish Over 50 »
Examining Tea Party allegations of higher taxes and increasing debt

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Kitty O'Keefe
The "Tea Party" movement alleges that the USA is moving toward socialism with higher taxes and increasing levels of public debt. Let's take a look at where the country actually stands with its taxation.

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other blog entries from Financial Planning for Today's Woman »
Satisfying senior sex for women, too!

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by JoanPrice
Ellen Barnard, MSSW -- sex educator extraordinaire and co-owner of A Woman's Touch sexuality resource center -- explains why women have been left behind and what they can do about it.

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other blog entries from Better Than I Ever Expected: Sex and Aging »
Blowin' the game

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Grandma's Briefs
It was a moment of generational differences made oh-so clear. A moment that shattered my Cool Mama/Cool Grandma facade.

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I mean it, from the bottom of my heart!

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Helenoflafolot
Love is a verb, and can come as Quarters, Cash, or Rice in the shape of a heart, too!

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other blog entries from Lafolot »
Gotta get movin' and groovin'

Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Judi50+
As I listen to my cardiologist's wise counsel, I'm reminded of a song and little exercise routine I used to do with my kids when they were in pre-school. It's a good reminder that it is important to take care of all parts of my body.

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