Aging Gracefully Blog Hop

Today I am part of a Blog Hop. The wonderful midlife women bloggers of GenFab have been taking on the topic of Aging Gracefully. My post on being called a steel magnolia is here. You'll also find at the bottom of my post picture links to what the other women have posted. These women are terrific bloggers and have great stories to tell. Be sure to check them out.

Fashion Question - If You Remember Flowered Pants the First Time They Were Popular, Are You Too Old For Them Now?

I remember patterned capris from the 60s.(The flowered pants in the picture are from Anthropologie) I thought patterned pants were fabulous then, not so sure now. What do you think? Are flowered capris stylish for baby boomers?

Spring Fabulous at Every Age

Harper's Bazaar has a terrific selection of Spring outfits for every age, including the suggestion of pink worn with gold for the 50s.

Mapping the Human Brain

Interesting article in Psychology Today about the new ten year project to map the human brain. According to the author Bruce Paulson, Ph.D.

The effort promises to advance technologies for treating conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, while also improving the various therapies for a range of mental illnesses. If the project comes close to the economic boost of the Human Genome Project, it would also provide needed economic benefits for the country.

Makers: Women Who Make America

I just set my tivo to record this on Sept 26th at 8PM (San Francisco time), on PBS.

Funny Video Serious Tips on Women and Heart Attacks

Thanks Janice for sending me this. It's great.

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...

30 Reasons Being a Woman is Awesome

Saw this post about why women are awesome. I especially liked...
#4 Nancy Drew was a chick
#6 Women are more likely to remember where they left their keys
#11 Women are better leaders
more...
To these I would add...Women are fabulous bloggers and women wear cuter sandals.
What would be on your list?

Fun With Adult Children

If you don't know about Commonplace Crazy, be sure to check out her blog. She's hilarious and a grammar teacher. I have learned the correct use of who/whom and lie/lay from her. Love this post about texting with her adult daughter. Every post has me LOL!!!

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

Sade is Back

After many years the fabulous Sade is back touring and recording. This morning I have been listening to Sade's new album Bring Me Home. 53 year old Sade still has that silky smooth voice that I fell in love with in the 1980s. As of today her new album is number one on the charts. You can find out more about the return of this amazing singer on her website.

150 Fearless Women - Be Inspired

They're starting revolutions, opening schools, and fostering a brave new generation. From Detroit to Kabul, these women are making their voices heard.

From the Daily Beast

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...

Some of my Favorite Pinterest Weight Watchers Boards

I am counting Weight Watchers points these days and have discovered some terrific Pinterest Boards that feature WW recipes.
Cynthia

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...