Author: Mimi

...recovering business owner, beginning lifestyle contemplater, advanced family supporter, reluctant homemaker, non-retiring under-utilized healthcare professional, wanna-be globe trotter, former Candy Crush junkie, anti-ageism activist apprentice, revitalized right-sizer, and ellipsis enthusiast…
— Sense of Humor... —

Now That I am a Sexagenarian, Does It Mean I Can Have More Sex?

February 18, 2015

Sex is a natural, wonderful part of life. People have a relationship with sex, just as they have a relationship with people. Sometimes you adore it (oh yeah, baby!), sometime you avoid it (Really? Now? Come on, I just wanted to lie down and read my magazine in peace!); sometimes you fight it (No! No means No! GAWD STOP!). But it is a relationship worth treasuring, pampering, and saving.… Read More Now That I am a Sexagenarian, Does It Mean I Can Have More Sex?

— An Encore Life —

Making Sense of It All…

February 14, 2015

“Isn’t aging just living longer?” The only way to prevent aging is to…NOT live any longer. I prefer to live.… Read More Making Sense of It All…

— Sense of Self... —

Get You’re A#% in Gear!

January 30, 2015
Age Appropriate tatoos

When did AGE become a three-letter curse word? There are all sorts of expressions that cast a bit of a negative light on a rather…well, expected time in everyone’s normal life. Many of these expressions are used as adjectives for some miracle invention, insurance product, or social service. We have age-adjusted, age-appropriate, age-fighting, age-less, age-limit, age-long, age management, age-proof, age-progression, age-related, age-specific, age-weighted, and age worn! There is age before beauty…are you kidding me? Read More Get You’re A#% in Gear!

— Sense of Loss... —

Saying Goodbye to a Lifelong Friend: Trish the Dish

January 19, 2015

Trish and I weren’t best friends in the traditional way. We did not call each other daily. We did not feel the need to share the boyfriend breakups, the parental fights, and our body insecurities. We were not bridesmaids in each other’s weddings…We didn’t share our aspirations, our career goals, our future plans. Trish and I shared one thing…our childhood.
Read More Saying Goodbye to a Lifelong Friend: Trish the Dish

— Sense of Humor... —

5 Reasons Why My Next Career Should be SPY!

January 16, 2015

Here are the reasons, at this stage in my boomer life, I believe I am suited to this new career.… Read More 5 Reasons Why My Next Career Should be SPY!

— Sense of Humor... —

There Were Times In My Life When I Paid For It!

January 11, 2015
maid

It’s true…it was every other week at first…then I felt I wanted it every week…in fact I needed it every week. I had to have it every Friday so that I could relax on my weekend. Read More There Were Times In My Life When I Paid For It!

— Sense of Loss... —

My Professional Life Just Flashed Before My Eyes!

January 9, 2015

I realized suddenly that I was done. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt and all those other tired and trite clichés. I was saying goodbye to my profession. … Read More My Professional Life Just Flashed Before My Eyes!

— Sense of Worth... —

Getting LINKEDIN to become SIMPLYHIRED is INDEED, a MONSTER problem!

January 7, 2015

Job searching in “ancient” times vs. modern times. Join me as I explore the ups downs of online job applications.… Read More Getting LINKEDIN to become SIMPLYHIRED is INDEED, a MONSTER problem!