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.

With this kiss, I thee wed

Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 by Grandma's Briefs
It was my husband -- who's a little more mushy gushy than I -- who started the tradition of celebrating the date of our first kiss. Only that first celebration wasn't all that fun. In fact, it scared the hell out of me and, for a few moments, I was pretty sure I wouldn't live to see another day, much less another celebration of any sort.

read more »
other blog entries from Grandma's Briefs »
Should we encourage older workers who can afford to retire to make room for young women?

Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 by karen bojar at www.the-next-stage.com
I’m a retiree with no plans of ever again entering the paid work force, but I’m nonetheless really worried about the grim unemployment statistics. I worry about the young people in my life who might be facing long-term joblessness and I worry about the consequences for our society.

read more »
other blog entries from the next stage »
Forgiveness or resentment?

Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 by LucyBHoffman
Resentment and anger are not only toxic, but often intoxicating.

read more »
other blog entries from Embracing Life – Women ^50 »
Endless foreplay and multiple orgasms

Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 by JoanPrice
She's 58, he's 68. Erectile dysfunction is no barrier to a passionate and immensely satisfying sex life.

read more »
other blog entries from Better Than I Ever Expected: Sex and Aging »
Existential crisis time?

Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 by Gillian Lancaster
Every so often we all hit a point when we start to question what we are doing and whether it is actually taking us where we want to go. I thought I’d re-evaluated my life pretty thoroughly a few years ago when I found myself newly single and in charge of my own life after 20 years of marriage.

read more »
other blog entries from Midlife Rediscovery »
Faith and belief are not the same

Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 by rea
I think more people abandon God out of a crushing sense of having been abandoned by God first, than for any other reason. But were you really abandoned by God? Or were you abandoned by your own beliefs?

read more »
other blog entries from Rea Nolan Martin »
The new brand: You (part II)

Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 by The Flashionista
Building your brand: It's not what you say that matters most, it's everything else. Studies show that 93% of our messages are communicated non-verbally.

read more »
other blog entries from The Flashionista Report »
The new brand: You

Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 by The Flashionista
Our success depends on our ability to become free agents, self marketers, and CEOs of our own personal brand. Me Inc. is becoming part of the DNA of the 21st-Century marketplace.

read more »
other blog entries from The Flashionista Report »
Week 1: 1400 Calories a Day

Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 by SeaWriter
As we all know, losing weight is in a category of its own for difficulty and complications. There are many ways to join a group for weight loss here on VN. I thought I'd chronicle my journey here, and if you'd like to join me, please do.

read more »
other blog entries from One Heart, Many Gardens »
T minus 6 days

Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 by Grandma's Briefs
My daughter and grandson are coming to visit on Sunday -- for five full days! Which means it's time to baby proof Grandma's.

read more »
other blog entries from Grandma's Briefs »