Some time ago, I was a mess. My plans were confirmed and my answers rehearsed, but I still wasn’t ready to face one on my biggest fears: speaking to a live audience, armed with unknown questions, about a topic I’ve only written about. Handling adversity. I’d done all the things I normally do when I’m …
Stevie Nicks was right. Time really does make you bolder. Folks who know me now have a hard time comprehending that there was a time when I wouldn’t stand up for myself. Because these days you pretty much know where you stand with me. But it was not always the case. It may be hard to …
Today is my birthday and I am so pleased to share it with my readers here on Midlife Boulevard and on my blog. Not because I desire all the best wishes, but because I consider you to be dear friends and this is a very significant birthday. I am progressing into my sixties and honestly …
The thing young women don’t know? Getting older has some perks – including not giving a darn what anyone thinks. Read more from Hélène Tragos Stelian on her blog, Next Act for Women. I remember, a few years ago, sitting in a parenting group with a dozen women in their forties, all of us with daughters …
Welcome back to the Joy Boutique, friends… a place where we can sit, sip tea, and discuss inspiration for our wardrobe and personal style. Basically, for my New Year’s resolution, I picked a word…COURAGE. I want to live more courageously this year in all aspects of my life. Taking a few fashion risks can definitely …
