40+ and Fabulous Moving Foward, Fierce, Focused and Full of Life by Sondra Wright
Moving forward fierce, focused and full of life!
I came across a fabulous “nugget of wisdom” I just had to share with you. This one comes from Patti Shea, whose articles I have been enjoying on the AARP Blog. I wanted you to get to know her, as well, so I invited Patti to gest blog here today. Sure You’re Not a Caregiver Now, But… >> Continue Reading
Photo Credit: Eur ThisNThat Cougars beware. As more and more boomers and women over 40 are embracing the cougar woman stereotype, we need to interrupt your predatory stalk for a word of caution. The cubs are on the prowl and have you on their radar as easy prey. So read up, be wise, and know that… >> Continue Reading
Entertaining for the holidays is supposed to bring comfort and joy, but as Bobbie Burns opined, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” So it goes with holiday plans –no matter how well we prepare and plan ahead for a fantastic celebration that will be forever embedded in the memories of… >> Continue Reading
Whoever made such a statement must have come up the wrong side of it. It’s no wonder people hold such obstructed views of life beyond forty. I was caught off guard when I read a recent article by Leo Stoller who reported that a recent study shows women 40 and over are better off to remain… >> Continue Reading
Recently, I came across an article at Mail Online, a UK lifestyle site which features a section of women interest stories called “Femail.” The story that caught my eye (and my breath) was called “The Plankton Generation – that’s women who are barely visible and at the bottom of the food chain for romance –… >> Continue Reading
As a former wedding planner, lover of all things wedding and huge fan of the funny Niecy Nash, missing the TLC special of her wedding to Jay Tucker was just not an option. Over 40 single ladies, be inspired! If love and marriage are on your radar but you feel anxious that your chances may… >> Continue Reading
“Girl, I can’t take it anymore! I’m filing for divorce!” are the words that shot through the telephone in response to my “Hello.” “This man is lazy, he doesn’t lift a finger around this house, he does nothing to help with the kids, and I’m tired of being ‘his’ husband.” I silenced myself and listened… >> Continue Reading
Remember women like your sassy older aunts, the seemingly frail church ladies, or the nosey “neighbor lady” who was always ready to tattle on you? You know, the ones who would blurt out the darndest things, anytime… anywhere – and get away with it? It often seems that being an “old lady” has it privileges,… >> Continue Reading
All too often I have heard it said, “Women are their own worse enemies.” We are often seen as unsupportive of each other; bullying each other in the workplace, sabotaging friendships, fighting over men, and just down right bitchy towards one another. There are a number of women who have completely abandoned any attempts towards… >> Continue Reading
This Wisdom and Experience is Not Ours to Keep A young lady just reached out to me on Facebook, asking if she could possibly get anything out of reading 40+ and Fabulous, even though she’s only half that age. I took a sip of coffee, and a huge smile came across my face as I… >> Continue Reading
