Why We Love The Singing Nun
A nun on The Voice is a juxtaposition that is just not supposed to happen and that in and of itself feels outrageous ...
Felice’s Blog
Felice Shapiro, Founder and Publisher of Better After 50, muses about life as a BA50.
Connect with Felice on her Twitter and her Facebook. You can also connect on the BA50 Twitter or BA50 Facebook Page.
23 Essentials For The Perfect Girlfriend Getaway
Aligned exercise activities, Aligned food neuroses, Competency equivalency, Plenty of safe talk......
Parenting Adult Kids: When Do We Become Hands OFF Parents?
When do we move off our kids’ stage, into the orchestra and ultimately the bleachers? ...
Sheryl Sandberg’s “Ban Bossy” Campaign
I don’t think using the word “bossy” rises to the level of a full-blown social media blitz. I can’t get behind this campaign. Does anyone else feel this way?...
Cameron Diaz: Not Buying Your Body Talk
I’m sorry but when a gorgeous, slim actress/model tells us to just be happy with who we are --- well it’s kind of annoying – don’t you think?...
Body Acceptance After 50
My story of body breakdowns, aches, pains and fatigue are not new to any mid-lifers. ...
What’s It Like To Be On TV For the First Time?
Lights down, cameras off – Ronna and I locked eyes – alarmed. “It’s Over?” She said, “It’s Over”, I nodded. “Oh My God it can’t be over – we never got to ......
A Wise Woman’s Tips for Staying Fit Forever
Her story could be a road map for many of us to follow as we strategize about staying athletic and fit for decades to come. Here’s what I learned from Mercy Wheeler about staying in the game so successfully for all these years....
Friending Florida — Really?
Too many bad images of Florida in my head -- it's time to do some mind altering exercises. The fun we had in Florida didn’t align with my bleak image of it. I want to like Florida, I really do....
Beginning Golf: What I Didn’t Know
Handicaps are like weight, the better you do the lower you go. Annoyingly, whether you’re trying to shave your last five pounds off the scale or five shots off your handicap – success is teasingly out of reach. ...
Chris Christie: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Grab some popcorn and settle in, because this is going to be quite a ride – ironically, thanks to Christie, traffic is flowing nicely along the media’s airwaves and at our dinner tables....
Confessions Of A Sleep Talker
I have not always been treated fairly as a sleep talker. I have been kicked -- shaken awake (as a favor -- NOT!—it can be frightening). Really, do you think yelling into my sleeping face “wake up – wake up – you’re having a bad dream” is helpful?...
She Did It/Boston Video: Click To See Why You Need to Come
Have you ever wondered What's Next For You? Are you an empty nester that wants to make a difference in the second half of your life? Do NOT simply let the yea...
Bad Ass Goals For 2014 — Your Turn!
Here are five key elements to making sure your goal is a success. ...
Pick A Resolution From The Spice Rack
This exercise is helping me to prioritize what’s most important. I’ve come up with four resolution flavors to choose from....
Stranger Than Science Fiction
I love the idea that there are discoveries to be made in the very world we think we know so well. ...
How Can We Really Help Our Children With Loss?
News of a parent’s passing directly sends me to the children. ...
5 Edgy Ads Boomers Love?
When I eventually emerged from my cyper-stupor I had mined a few great ads from 2013 ---...
Making Space For the Latkes this Thanksgiving
Gotta celebrate the Festival of Lights as we carve the Turkey because as Descartes almost said: "We Gather Therefore We Are". ...
Israel In 10 Days
If you’re looking for a starting place for your trip - our itinerary may be of help....