On Turning 55: Curse or Cure?

This post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you! So, this week I turned 55. Since turning 55 is sort of a milestone, I got thinking about when, why,

2020-02-26T23:47:56-05:00Life After 50|

Long Distance Grandparents: Creating Traditions With Grandchildren!

Bonding Through Traditions with Grandchildren If you're a long distance grandparent who spends time with their grandkids a couple of times a year, there is no ideal solution to maintaining a close relationship. When grandparents start creating traditions with grandchildren who live far away, they share a uniquely common bond. Of course staying in

2021-04-03T09:13:31-04:00Family|

An Octogenarian With Style – Q & A With Opera Singer Patrice Munsel

Singer Patrice Munsel On Style & Fashion Then & Now! by Maura Bannon (The following interview with renowned female opera star Patrice Munsel was conducted by Maura Bannon, fashionista and popular Saratoga fashion blogger. Bannon interviewed this amazing woman personally for FiftyIsTheNewForty.com , and reveals a fun-loving, savvy octogenarian with style and grace! ) Patrice

2021-05-05T21:40:24-04:00Life After 50|

Q & A With Criminal Profiler Pat Brown On Her New Novella “Only The Truth”

Author and Criminal Profiler Pat Brown On Her Latest Literary Endeavor... In addition to our review for her new book, Fifty Is The New Forty was able to ask author and Criminal Profiler Pat Brown what inspired her to write her new novella, Only The Truth. Her answers were both a bit surprising and

2021-02-06T20:27:25-05:00Life After 50|

Book Review: Only The Truth by Pat Brown

A New Novella By A Criminal Profiler Criminal profiler Pat Brown is best known for her appearances on Nancy Grace, Larry King, the CBS Early Show and Joy Behar, to name a few, as well as being the author of The Profiler: My Life Hunting Serial Killers and Psychopaths. We featured Pat Brown on our site

2020-11-05T16:02:56-05:00Life After 50|

Guest Blog: Author & Blogger Michelle Seitzer

The New Womanhood: An Age of Opportunity by Michelle Seitzer My mom just got her first job. Outside the home, that is. Since 1978, she has put well over 40 hours a week into raising her five daughters. Her commitment to that career is one that no paycheck could ever fully compensate her for, and

2021-04-26T20:31:30-04:00Life After 50|

The Bums Rush: Limbaugh Apology

Apology By Limbaugh - Isn't! Yesterday Rush Limbaugh issued an apology for his radio show tirade where he slandered (no other word) a young Georgetown University student by the name of Sandra Fluke. He refers to his attempts at "humor", and falls back on his gimmick that is based on "absurdity". Really? So, what is

2022-10-28T19:33:42-04:00Life After 50|

Baby Boomer Women Go Gray!

Baby Boomer Women Go Gray & Love It! For many women in midlife, it's totally tempting. The thought of going gray in midlife may cross your mind every time you shell out money to get your roots touched up. When baby boomer women go gray, they may just be experiencing that level of appealing self-confidence

Fabulous Fashion Tips from Ellen Lubin-Sherman

Fabulous at 50 (And Beyond) by Ellen Lubin-Sherman, the author of "The Essentials of Fabulous Because "Whatever" Doesn't Work Here Anymore"! I refuse to understand why turning 50 (or 60 for that matter) should have a negative impact on the way you present yourself to the world. This is the time of your life

2022-10-28T19:42:01-04:00Life After 50|

The Death of an Icon – Whitney Houston

Thank You, Whitney... The death of Whitney Houston was a surprise and a sad discovery for the world yesterday. With a voice that seemed to come right from God to us, her presence and hope for more to come has faded. Her voice transcended all common denominators; she soared above the fads, the typical,

2021-04-29T20:19:16-04:00Life After 50|
Go to Top