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ELIJAH PEEL IS A WELCOME MOVIE FOR EVERYONE
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SUMMER WHITE CLOTHES PERFECT FOR WOMEN OVER 50
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I’M DOING GREAT AND MY BOOK’S ON SALE

THE GIFT OF FASHION INSPIRATION

I confess; I love clothes. I love to shop for clothes, and look at clothes, and pictures of clothes. I

GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE

In the last few weeks, two of my friends have lost their husbands to a serious illness. I've lost to

THE DUSTER, NOT JUST FOR COWBOYS

Dusters are the perfect, stylish choice when the calendar says spring, but the temperature outside disagrees.

REDUCING THE RISK OF FALLING OVER 50

I often find myself telling my patients what not to do, instead of what TO DO. Frankly it’s easier to

TOO MUCH, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

Before we learned the harmful effects of the sun, as kids, we played outside until the street lights came on.

TARA SHAW DESIGNER AND ANTIQUE IMPORTER

When I was in New Orleans a couple of weeks ago, I spent the afternoon with antiques importer and designer,

WEARING SPRING PASTELS OVER 50

When I think of spring I think of pastel colors. They gently usher us from winter to spring. With the

OUR MIRANDA RIGHTS

Isn’t it funny how one thing leads to another, and the next thing you know, you’re off down the rabbit

I WENT TO NEW ORLEANS FOR LUNCH

The best thing about New Orleans isn’t the food, although it is fabulous, or the live music on the street.

NO CHECKS, NO DANCE BANDS, NO UNMARRIED COUPLES

When I was in my 20’s, a hand lettered sign on the checkout desk of an Austin, Texas, motel made

OVER 50 CASUAL SPRING STYLE

This week I’m breaking out of my more tailored style and wearing something a little more trendy… bell sleeves. Also

IN MY EASTER BONNET AND NEW RED SHOES

Spring is just around the corner. Hopefully. I’ve been waxing nostalgic on my blog about childhood spring rituals. Skipping ropes

THE BENEFITS OF BEING ALONE

Being alone is often mistakenly confused with being lonely. The truth is, being alone simply means there is no one

PASSENGER ON A TRAIN

Quite a few people have suggested I write a book. While this isn't it, I have been jotting down some

HANDMADE GLAM FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT

Whether it's a wedding, a gala or a garden party, I'm craving something unfussy, comfortable and unique. Darlings, let me

Devilishly Delicious

If only Deviled Eggs came from the Easter Bunny… Since they don’t, and the crucial ingredient is a Perfect Egg,*

I MAY HAVE BECOME A CURMUDGEON

I’ve been chased out of two stores—on two different continents—by store owners, wielding meat cleavers. The first time was in

NEW GLASSES AND OLD CLOTHES

In addition to some oldies but goodies from my closet, I decided to wear my new glasses! This is probably
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