Blog – Tagged "Life" – Page 2

What Does Aging Mean To You? Lying in Wait - Part 2 of 3

There used to be a show on television called, This is Your Life that surprised unsuspecting guests by running through their life with the help of f...

What Does Aging Mean To You? - Part 1 of 3

I have been feeling a slight low this past week, with weird thoughts like, "Is this all there is?" My son has finally moved out of my house to his ...

How to Create an Effective Sleep Routine

I have many conversations with women about all the moving parts of their lives. Menopause, hot flashes, period cramps, motherhood, empty nesting, l...

An outdoor wall, with the words "Free Love" spray painted in block letters.

The Holidays Are Here- Again

The wild ride of the holidays seems to be approaching faster and faster the older I get. Besides the beauty of the lights and the smells of cinnamo...

greeting letter to inform draftees to serve for Vietnam

Thank a Veteran - Today and Every Day

Learning about war and Veterans Day through my partner and his friends who served in Vietnam because they were drafted. Thankful and saying thank y...

3 mixing bowls with pink swirly design on the outside

Alayne's 11 Favorite Lifestyle Things

As I am redoing my space to get it ready for offering it as retreat and event space, I have been thinking about the items I just love so much. Beau...

woman with glasses sitting with a cup of tea her face resting on her hand

Business Ownership Is Not For Sissies

Bette Davis, one of my favorite actresses from the old movie days, was quoted as saying, “Old age ain’t no place for sissies.” Still standing after...

Mrs. Chase's Prudence Island Blueberry Cake

Learn how to make one of my favorite passed down recipes, Blueberry Cake and read how this story landed in my family along with some beautiful bake...

Shopping for Dresses

When summer happens, I am either in beach attire or summer dresses. Besides workout clothes, summer dresses are my love. From the dreary dark winte...

The Morning Quiet

I am a good sleeper. I go to bed early, usually no later than 9:30pm (and I consider this late), and I wake up between 5:00-6:00am. Rarely do I eve...

Stars Selling Skin Care

I don’t know how she landed in my Instagram feed the other day, but there she was. In her bathrobe, hair up in a terry turban, makeup-less face, ta...

A bookself, packed with books and various objects like candlesticks, small statues, and vases.

Surrounded by Books

(written at a time when my Grandfather was still alive, but adapted a bit since his passing in 2021) When I used to visit my grandparent’s house, t...