On Palm Sunday, we wear red!
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Palm Sunday is one of my favorite Holy days. We imitate the joy with which the crowds received Jesus as he entered the big city, then soberly listen to the Passion as we prepare to walk the Holy Week journey to the cross. That journey makes Easter so much sweeter.
Our Bishop reminded us that Jesus entered the city on a donkey. He asked us how we go out into the world. On a metaphorical donkey? Or in a Ford Mustang GT? 😝 food for thought . . .
#womenoffaith #palmsunday #episcopalchurch
What’s playing . . .
The weekend is here, and depending on where you are in the world, it may be the perfect time to settle in for some binge watching.
Season 2 just ended last week, and we are bummed. Craig and I fell in love with these characters.
If you’ve already “visited Peak View,” what did you think? Did you have a favorite character?
And if you haven’t, please come back here and tell us what YOU thought!
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What’s playing . . .
The weekend is here, and depending on where you are in the world, it may be the perfect time to settle in for some binge watching.
Season 2 just ended last week, and we are bummed. Craig and I fell in love with these characters.
If you’ve already “visited Peak View,” what did you think? Did you have a favorite character?
And if you haven’t, please come back here and tell us what YOU thought!
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New content coming!
“What’s Playing in the Dowdy Theater”
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In the meantime, here’s a little 80-second look at my biggest DIY to date.
Best 8 months I ever spent, next to my 3 pregnancies!! 😂
Can’t wait to share what Craig and I are binging and find out your favorites, too.
#emptynesters #emptynestlife #emptynesting #diyblogger #diyhomeimprovement #diyhomeprojects #hometheater #homecinema #datenightathome #over50andfabulous #over50blogger #over50lifestyle
Some of you (you know who you are) are still drawing on your brows and getting lash extensions. 🤷♀️
Today is a great day to start growing your own! Head to @nulastin now! Don’t forget my code NEEAHTIMA20 .
#browsbrowsbrows #lasheslasheslashes #lashesextensions #browsofinstagram #beautyover50 #over50beauty #menopausehairloss #browtransformation #beforeandafter
I have had allergies since I was a child. I never looked into allergy shots. I didn’t understand them.
About 15 years ago, after sinus surgery, my doc suggested I get tested. For me allergy season is EVERY season. When you add mold and dust to my allergy to basically all plant forms 😜, its a lot.
With immunology, I NEVER take allergy meds anymore. My body makes it’s own resistance to the allergens, so I don’t have to simply treat the symptoms. No more sinus infections, persistant tickle cough, almost no more asthma attacks.
My monthly maintenance shot took 12 minutes, from car door to car door.
If you’re in the ATL area @chacko_allergy is the best.
Don’t be fearful of this small thing that can change the quality of your life. If you have any questions about my experience, don’t hesitate to ask!
#breatheeasy #sinusrelief #springallergies #allergyfree #allergyseason #healthyover50 #healthyover40
🎶 These are a few of my . . .🎶
Come soak the aches away!
Our dear family friend and helper, Mary, is riddled with bad knees and arthritis and SWEARS by what she calls “red alcohol.” No you don’t drink it 😂.
My 93-year-old mother has more pain that you can imagine, and Mary convinced her to try it. Welllll, when my hard-to-impress mom said it really helped, I said, alright, maybe I should try it instead of epsom salts when I’ve had a hard workout or run.
Now, it’s replaced the epsom salts for me, and I find if I proactively soak after a long run, my recovery is quicker.
You’re not gonna believe how to get it!
@dollartree !!!!
I use a half a bottle in my oversized tub, so thats 50 cents a bath!!!
My mom uses as a compress just over the area that hurts.
It’s not just alcohol. It’s also got 3 other topicals: methyl salicylate, magnesium sulfate, and capsicum.
So whether you want to recover faster from a workout or soothe some arthritis pain, why don’t you give it a try?!
#arthritisrelief #fitover50 #fitover60 #over50fitnessforwomen #aginggracefully
@jtouchofstyle and @mynewhappy16 issued a challenge for a Bright Color January and that is right up my alley!
I’m the OG bright color winter girl, obviously, since this favorite coat has been a staple for 15-20 years!
It’s from @etceteranyc , is the most rich shade of pink, and is a bunny-soft 70% angora/30% wool. I love length, the princess seams, and the gorgeous paisley silk lining. I threw in some pops of silver for extra brightness 🔆.
Brighten up your mood this winter with some fabulous color!
#brightcolorjanuary #fashionover40 #over50 #ootd #beboldbeyou #winterfashion
I've received 600 reactions to my posts in the past 30 days. Thanks for your support. 🙏🤗🎉
🎶For unto us a child is born 🎶
Blessed Christmas to every one of you who celebrates!
May the joy of Christmas come into your heart and fill you with love to last the year.
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” —Sophia Loren
Let that sink in. Let it rejuvenate you! Then live it!
Here is the faux leather top @7forallmankind that my 18-year-old daughter rejected, again.
REAL suede jeans @etceteranyc (20+ years)
Crystal collared wool blazer @jcrew (10 years)
NEW boots @thursdayboots
And haven’t worn the bone bangle in 30 years—bought on a trip to New Orleans.
Do you love giving new life to old pieces?
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All the Pink October reminders really do make a difference. I’m ashamed to say it’s been more than a couple of years.It’s not that I don’t know it’s important, or even that I mind it, but with so many doctor’s appointments (kids, now mine and moms), I just don’t relish adding another. I MEAN to do it, but I then the intention escapes me until a many months later, when I mean to do it again. So one day, while watching all the reminders here on IG, I picked up the phone and scheduled it. ✔️ So, if you’ve procrastinated or forgotten, like I do, switch that phone over to call mode NOW. It will take 5, maybe 10 minutes to get it on the calendar.This is your PINK NOVEMBER call to action!💖💕💖💕💖💕#breastcancerawareness #mammogramssavelives #getyourmammogram #womenover50fitandfabulous #womenover50
I love waking up and having eyebrows and eyelash’s—for the first time in my life!
My pale, sparse eyebrows and eyelashes just always made me feel like I had no eyes. Now, whether I’m out for a run, or headed to the gym, without makeup—I HAVE EYES.
I’m telling you, of menopause has you struggling with your brows and lashes, this is the solution. I’ve been so inspired that I reached out to THEM to say I wanted to tell everyone. #affiliate
Head to Nulastin.com and tell them I sent you by using code Neeahtima20.
You’re gonna love looking on the mirror when you wake up.
#menopause #menopausehairloss #eyelashlove #eyebrowgame #eyebrowgoals #womenover50 #over50beauty
You’re going to want to save this!
Fall cleanup is here. This jack will save you time, money, and effort.
Works on all things outdoors—even your outdoor cushions! (Test a spot to be sure)
Go crazy shining up the exterior of your home—it can be very satisfying!
Deck, patio, fence, wall, even your driveway.
Make your Home Depot or Lowe's Home Improvement run and Get busy!
#homecleaninghacks #homemaintenance #homehacks #DIYHacks #doityourselfproject #womenover50 #mold #housekeeping #diyhomeprojects
Are you more or less confident now? I spent a lot of years faking confidence, due to anxiety and depression.🥸Those struggles are still there, but how ironic that in my 50s, I finally got my stride?💃 I know studies show that many women feel less confident at this time—even invisible.👻 If that’s you, it’s time to strut, friend! You can be the best version of you today! #womenover50 #over50andfabulous #midlifewomen #midlifeawakening #midlifetransformation
Are you wondering? STOP! Do THE THING! This little poem from C.S. Lewis rang loudly for her. Find out how she rejected the “comfortable” so she would not go “mad” with wonder!
New episode this evening on my YouTube channel, bottom of my website—link in bio!
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#agingwithattitude
#positiveaging
#fortysomething
#50andfabulous
#agepositive
#antiaging
#midlifewomen #agepositivity
#midlifeinfluencers
#midlifestyle
#midlifewoman
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🙋♀️Raise your hand if you’re also the caregiver for an elderly parent. It’s tough, but it’s also the greatest blessing each day that I have to take care of my 93-year-mom. I’m so glad she lived a mile away through her late 70s and 80s, and moved on with us a few years ago.
👵 We’re spoiled because she’s been pretty self-sufficient,, walks with a walker, makes her own breakfast and lunch, even washes the dishes and let’s the dogs out. She has lots of doc appts and pains, but is otherwise capable. It’s tough to see the ER visits become more frequent. I am grateful for every day, but praying they are less stressful for her. It was 4+ hours in the waiting room, before getting an ER bed.
👨⚕️ If you know someone who needs a career change or a student who needs a major—NURSING and hospital staff! All the nurses we encountered last night were very young and appeared to be fresh out of school. They were outstanding, compared to the older nurses at the last hospital who were clearly overworked for far too long and were “over” their jobs.
👩⚕️ The doctor told me the hospitals are in a crisis of being able to treat people, because they can’t find enough people to work. Some in the ER last night had been waiting for 8, 9, 10 hours. My mom’s pressure got her to jump the line and only waited 4.5.
And though she was officially admitted, she’ll likely not leave the ER, because there is a wait for hospital discharges.
Maybe your calling is to go back to nursing school?
