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Another winter storm is coming, so I will be entertaining Mr. Mickey with light snacks and a glass of wine this evening. Staying at home is often the best option these days, so I’ve learned to make some life adjustments. I get dressed for the day, even if I may indeed be staying at home…

We are always looking for a new restaurant to try or a new town to explore. Remaining curious and open to new experiences gives us things to look forward to and keeps us young at heart. Our dear friend Gary Brown has just opened the Chef & Somm in downtown Blowing Rock, NC. He is…

We may run and work out or diet endlessly, but we have different shapes now. Our more rounded curves and softer coloring require more thought in our wardrobe and makeup choices. So, I created this website to share what I’ve learned. Mr. Mickey, my adventure partner since 2006, often plans our outings and wants to…

Your questions give me the inspiration to go more in-depth and cover specific subjects in blog posts. The following was an excellent inquiry. “I was wondering about the number of garments you have. Do you keep a fairly minimal wardrobe? For example, do you keep just one white tank, or do you have several?” I…

Are you good at math? Mr. Mickey will laugh when he reads this because he knows that my eyes cloud over, and my mind starts to wander whenever I see numbers. But I can be reasonably good at math when it matters most, such as getting dressed or balancing my checkbook. If you visually break…

I take my mom to get her radiation treatments on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. She has a small skin cancer on the top of her wrist and will require 20 treatments. There was a slight chill in the air, and the morning fog was heavy, so a V-neck sweater and black jeans were comfortable. I…

As we age, we women often struggle with evolving styles. We’ve heard much about what is appropriate for women our age and what we shouldn’t wear anymore. We may also have difficulty pinpointing the things that no longer flatter us, such as our eyebrows. Around my fiftieth birthday, I stopped coloring my hair and changed…

Diane Sawyer was a staple of news for the better part of three decades, but in recent years her appearances have become less frequent. Here's where she's been.

Fashion, art, and design will continuously evolve, but the word trend guilts some people into constantly buying the next new thing. I notice trends to remain current, but that doesn’t mean I follow fads. The keyword is ‘fad.’ Bellbottoms and platform shoes are a fad. I won’t be embracing that look again! However, the trend…

We hope the new year brings you many things to celebrate and good health to enjoy an adventure whenever the opportunity arises. Happy New Year!