Before I was born my grandmother, whom I’m named after, died at age 49. My other grandmother just celebrated her 93rd birthday, healthy, vibrant, and independent. So, I carry this twin set of luggage. In one hand, the awareness that sometimes you don’t live to meet your grandchildren and in...
My Instagram followers know I am a pro-self-lover for all women, especially women over 40. The whole “self-love” thing is being talked about everywhere right now. #SELFLOVE So I start this new year with a piece on self-love and why it’s so important to love yourself, especially for women over...
Searching for answers as to how I feel, I’m wandering the internet. But how do I feel exactly? Meanwhile, it has become clear to me that there’s no official recognized name for it, the “phase” I’m going through. But even though there’s no name for it, it doesn’t mean that...

This community originated from my love for photography, fashion, lifestyle, and consciousness. After I turned 40 I started to miss inspiring websites with coolness and authenticity towards aging.

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