Play Back Your Best Memories

Just came across this article in Psychology Today about the benefits of playing back your favorite memories. According to the author...

"Being able to call up positive and detailed memories helps us to deepen our inner sense of well-being and joy."

She also gives you a trick to enhance your ability to bring back good memories— a technique called the "method-of-loci" strategy.

Was Your Gym Teacher Wrong?

Many of the techniques that you learned in gym class are now considered passé – and downright risky. “A lot of it has to do with the evolution of the science,” says Jessica Matthews, M.S., an exercise physiologist at the American Council on Exercise (ACE). “Numerous studies have come out in the last decade about the most effective ways for stretching.

I learned quite a bit about stretching from this article in Weight Watchers. Who knew I was doing so many stretches wrong.

20 Minute Toning

Here's a workout for strength and tone from Better Homes and Gardens. Doesn't look very hard and would be easy to fit in during the day. It's got to be convenient. Gym memberships just don't work for me. I pay and then never go.

Hairstyles For Every Age

Looking a new hairstyle? More Magazine has a slide show with great haircuts that work for every age.

Iconic Bathing Suits

I'm not quite ready to be thinking of bathing suit shopping. (Actually I am never ready to think of bathing suit shopping.) However, InStyle Magazine has a slide show of some of the best iconic bathing suits of years past.

Did You Know...

...a Third of Emmy Nominees are Over 50? They include...

Julianne Moore, 51, "Game Change"
Michael J. Fox, 51, "The Good Wife"
Loretta Devine, 62, "Grey's Anatomy"
Giancarlo Esposito, 54, "Breaking Bad"
Christine Baranski, 60, "The Good Wife"
Maggie Smith, 77, "Downton Abbey"
Glenn Close, 65, "Damages"
 more...

Tai Chi Boosts Brain Functioning

There's a new study that shows that Tai Chi slows down dementia and helps to keep the brain functioning. More in the article at Huffington Post.

Meryle Streep - Just turned 63

And she is fabulous.

Moving to Bali

I found this article, in the Wall Street Journal, about a retired couple moving to Bali, to be fascinating. I know of a number of couples who are retiring elsewhere because living in California has gotten just too expensive. Love the idea of getting a "social visaa" to try it out for six months. Bali sounds so fabulous but I have just one question...Tsunamis?

Peace Love and Understanding

Jane Fonda - Still Looking Fabulous

Jane Fonda is 74 and still looks in great shape. Here she is at at the Cannes Film Festival. Wow. Now that's inspiration!

Bloggers' Choice: What's Country Now

So what is "country" design these days?  Throw out the chintz, wooden ducks, rag rugs and quaint  tea cups.  Here is an updated version of country decor.  more...

Flying car a 'step closer': US firm

Wow!  This really could happen in our lifetime? And I thought The Jetson's was just a fantasy cartoon! more...

Love and Haight

Anyone remember the "summer of love"  and the five years that followed?  I was a teenager then, living near San Francisco and wanting to go to the Haight-Ashbury district to experience the hippie lifestyle.  Mom and Dad basically said "Over our dead bodies "........i was so close but so far away! This book took me back to that time and place and reminded me of the pull San Francisco held for so many of us. LOVE AND HAIGHT, by Susan Carlton, gives a real picture of the the 1970's in the Haight. more...

Best Hair Color in Hollywood

Are you sick and tired of your old hair coloring?  Here is a very updated look for everyone, no matter our coloring or age.  I sure am ready for a new look. more...

Why ‘Bully’ Is a Family Film

With the bullying epidemic (exacerbated by Facebook and Twitter) affecting so many of our kids, time has come to look at the issue as a family.  This is one film that can be a catalyst for change and for clear values passed on by parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.  more...

Spring Gardening Tips

I'm not much of a gardener but after just spending seven hours last Saturday  pulling weeds, I know one thing: it as heck is better to fill those empty spaces with gorgeous flowers rather than unwanted vegetation.  Martha to the rescue!  more...

Aging boomers seek roommates

I've noticed lately that my women friends and I talk more and more about living communally as we age. Apparently, this is becoming a worldwide phenomenon as people move into their 60's, 70's and 80's. Maybe we'll even have slumber parties again! more...

Blueberry Galette Recipe

As we head into blueberry season, here is an amazingly simple and delicious dessert to serve family and friends! more...

Free Animated E-Cards Now Easier to Send

The animated e-cards at Hula Hoop Press are now easier to send. And they are FREE!  We just reworked the site so you only have to click and drag the image to the body of your email.