barbara on the ‘today show’: best tips to beat holiday loneliness

The holidays can be a time of great joy, but for many, it can cause people to feel lonely, even depressed. Over 50% of people over 50 are single, by choice or circumstance. That means there could be a lot of us out there who might not be feeling the holiday spirit like we used … Continue Reading

halt the holiday pounds with these best tips

THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON AARP.ORG. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK TO READ ALL MY AARP ARTICLES! Thanksgiving is all about getting together over food — and I’m fine with that. But then comes that killer five-week stretch of yet more parties and food, with plenty of festive (and fattening) drinks thrown in. Knowing that a Thanksgiving … Continue Reading

fashion flash–best online mini-mag for women 45+

Welcome to FASHION FLASH — the best online mini-mag for women 45+! This week, BEST OF EVERYTHING AFTER 50 is the host, and I’ve got a bunch of great blogs here to make you feel, look and be fabulous . . . at every age! But, enough yakking . . . now it’s time to … Continue Reading