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Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 by Judi50+
It's time to get measured," said the nice nurse at my recent annual gynecology appointment. I did not remember getting measured during previous years' visits. Why was she measuring me now? Was this a new routine?
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Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 by Judi50+
I hope you enjoyed my first recap of the fantastic BlogHer conference. Read on for my next installment.
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Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 by Judi50+
What a weekend! What a weekend I had at the 2010 BlogHer conference in NYC. Two days in the BlogHersphere was like two days in heaven. I met old friends. I met new friends. But, most of all, I was inspired, invigorated, and energized by the 2500 women (and some men) in attendance at this year's conference. Read all about it.
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Posted on Thursday, August 05, 2010 by Judi50+
Life Coach Martha Beck says "everyone's road in life is different" and that "our entire life is a road." We have "joy," which are good roads and suffering, which are the wrong roads, however Martha says they can lead to great learning. And then, there are the "10 Roads to the Right Life" that sound appealing...
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Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 by Judi50+
I am an official boogie board owner. My boyfriend L treated me to an official boogie board at the local surf shop in town during our mini vacation at my condo on the corner at the shore. It was a 'do nothing' vacation. We were in slow motion, except for when I was riding the waves...or trying to ride the waves on my new Wave Board.
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Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 by Judi50+
Just yesterday I read an article about Nielsen research in the online newsletter of Advertising Age that says in the decade to come my fellow boomers and I will likely rule the world as the largest demographic population and may indeed help set the trends.
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Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 by Judi50+
There it was - the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale catalog with, as the cover said, "The Newest Fashion Now" with all the new looks for Fall 2010. I studied each page. Yes, no. No, yes. What will be appropriate for my 50+ year old body?
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Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2010 by Judi50+
It felt so good this weekend to actually finish reading an entire book. I don't think I had taken time to read this much since my January vacation.
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Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 by Judi50+
I started a new exercise regiment including a 15 minute morning workout. I set my weekday alarm for 6:00 a.m. instead of 6:15 a.m. and I get up and start to do what I call my "mini middle age workout."
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Posted on Friday, June 18, 2010 by Judi50+
Today was my late husband' Ms birthday. He would have been 59 today. I was handling things okay, especially with Father's Day coming up this weekend.
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Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 by Judi50+
According to a 2008 Gallup survey, researchers found that "Enjoyment and happiness decrease gradually until we hit 50, rise steadily for the next 25 years, and then decline very slightly at the end, but they never reach the low point of our early 50s."
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Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 by Judi50+
Soon it will be summer and I haven't even "geared up" for the spring fashion season yet. I need to back track on my InStyle and Vogue magazines and see what I need to buy...or pull out of my closet from years past when the same fashion trends were trendy.
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Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2010 by Judi50+
Oh happy days. Oh happy days. I'm a few steps closer to putting my house up for sale and getting a new home for my 50+ years.
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Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2010 by Judi50+
As I sit here in my kitchen, eating my fat-free ice cream (with a few high-fat chocolate chips that I sprinkled on top of the ice-cream), I've been thinking about what Dr. Oz, America’s Doctor and host of The Dr. Oz Show, said about tips for living a better life.
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Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Judi50+
I was especially lucky this Mother's Day weekend to spend time not only with my wonderful daughter A, but with my wonderful daughter A at the Live Your Best Life Weekend to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of "O" magazine in New York City.
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Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 by Judi50+
I think my body has been telling me to slow down, but unfortunately, I have not been paying much attention. Instead, I've been driven to distraction by all the technology and 'to do' lists that I've created for myself.
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Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 by Judi50+
I was surprised the other week when I received an email from a mommy of triplets plus one who liked my blog. She and her hubby have a free pregnancy iPhone app and wanted to know if I had any tips for new parents. ...as I thought more about the task at hand, I said to myself...sure, I have lots of parenting wisdom for new parents.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 by Judi50+
Two years ago I made a list of my top priorities. It was time to revisit my list and see what priorities had stayed the same and what had changed.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 by Judi50+
"Don't get excited mom," said my son D last Thursday afternoon when he called on April 1st, "but there are two inches of water in our basement." First, I thought perhaps my son D was playing an April Fools joke on me. Unfortunately, my flooded basement was not a joke.
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 by Judi50+
It's been a few months since I had my personal astrology reading done and I thought it was timely to go back and re-read what the astrologer had to say. I was in awe that a total stranger could sit opposite me and know me so well just by knowing my birthday date, the place I was born and the time of my birth.
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Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Judi50+
What should a fifty-something female do about aging legs when she has to get all dressed up?
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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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Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2010 by Judi50+
I was an unhappy camper last week. Everything was going wrong after I returned from Florida.
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Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 by Judi50+
I've been trying to start each day with a list of three to four things I plan to accomplish. At the end of the day I check my list to see if I kept to my limits.
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Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 by Judi50+
As I sit here looking out my window at the snow falling, I wish I was still in Tucson. I wish I was still at the Miraval Spa attending one of Evelyn Resh's classes on Human Sexuality.
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Posted on Sunday, January 31, 2010 by Judi50+
Oh, how I wish I was back among the mountains in Tucson. When I was surrounded by the mountains they made me feel more courageous and strong.
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Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 by Judi50+
I've returned from my 10 days away. The longest vacation I've ever taken in the 30 years since I've been working. Forget New York, New York, I want to make it in Tucson, Tucson.
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Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 by Judi50+
I'm getting ready to return to paradise and renew my mind, body and soul for 2010.
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Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 by Judi50+
I'm ready to jump into the new year. Just like I did more than 30 years ago, when I jumped into the icy cold pool to take my swim test when I was a freshman in college.
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Posted on Monday, December 28, 2009 by Judi50+
As I prepare for 2010, I'm ready to throw out the old and bring in the new.
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Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 by Judi50+
On the eve of the second anniversary of my late husband's passing, it seems fitting that I should write him a letter and share an update with him on my resilient year.
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Posted on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 by Judi50+
At 50+, it's time to find out what my role in life is truly meant to be, and pay more attention to my strengths.
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Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 by Judi50+
Big gifts, little gifts, memorable gifts, something for all 26 on my list. I better get moving, there are only 10 days left before Chanukah and 24 days left before Christmas.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 by Judi50+
My esthetician put totally organic blueberry honey on my face. Did you know that honey puts moisture back into the skin?
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Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 by Judi50+
In this month's InStyle magazine, there was a beauty feature with "10 Ways to Look 5 Years Younger." Wonder if I follow these tips if I will look like I'm 46 instead of 51?
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Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by Judi50+
If my face doesn't look better after the next several weeks, at least my bed linens will be nice and smooth.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 by Judi50+
I seem to have packed my staycation with more things to do than if I had vacated my house and taken a vacation.
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Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 by Judi50+
I just may be stuck with my middle aged middle for the rest of my life. My pear-shaped body isn't going to turn into an apple or an hour-glass any time soon... If ever.
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Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 by Judi50+
I was dreaming that nightingale birds flew over my face and pooped on it. And after they pooped on my face it was all shiny and bright and I looked 10 years younger.
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Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 by Judi50+
When the blood pressure is not working right in your body, it's pretty serious. It's the same thing when there is no oil in your car, it's not a good thing.
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Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 by Judi50+
I went to see Billy Crystal's show '700 Sundays' about his life growing up in Long Beach. Since he is a fellow boomer and grew up in the same town I did, I could totally identify with his jokes and vignettes.
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Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 by Judi50+
Maybe once I accomplish the other 13 - 20 items on the 'before I sell my house list' it will be time to move on and move out and really start the next phase of my fiftysomething life.
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Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 by Judi50+
According to finance guru Suze Orman, "power attracts money and when you are powerless you repel money." Are you powerful when it comes to your money?
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Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by Judi50+
Now that I've cleaned out my closets I'm ready to do some fall shopping to cover my fiftysomething body.
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Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 by Judi50+
It was as though someone had sent me a garage door repair angel...and he was also a clown.
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Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 by Judi50+
A study found that when stressed out mice take vacations they become less stressed...perhaps a vacation might help me relax too.
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Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009 by Judi50+
If I start editing one post a day, I will finish my book in 365 days.
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Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2009 by Judi50+
Nothing like a little 'retail therapy' to cheer up my daughter A this weekend. It was a true mother daughter bonding experience.
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Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 by Judi50+
My new white jeans are made by the 'Not Your Daughter's Jeans Company' (NYDJ). No wonder I like these jeans.
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Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 by Judi50+
So, last week it was official. As I walked out of my gynecologist's office after my pap test, I said goodbye to my perimenopausal days and officially became branded as a menopausal woman.
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Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 by Judi50+
Kathie says if I don't share my experiences I am selfish because no one will get to benefit from my knowledge. (I liked Kathie. She was one of the smart women I met.)
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Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 by Judi50+
I think the universe throws more change my way because it has decided that my little 'i' at the end of my name is going to stay straight up despite all the changes that it throws my way.
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Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 by Judi50+
I was standing at my husband's grave site, unveiling his memorial stone on what would have been his 58th birthday.
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