My Silver Linings: Life After 60

11/29/2025

Everyday Habits for Strong Cognitive Health - Read more about everyday habits to keep our brains sharp and active as we age. https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/everyday-habits-for-strong-cognitive-health Or click on the link in my bio.

06/24/2025

Isn’t it funny how we often want the hair we weren’t born with? Those with straight locks long for volume and curls, while curly-haired girls like me have spent years (and more money than I’d like to admit) trying to straighten, smooth, and tame our natural texture. For most of my life, I resisted my curls—until recently. After sixty years, I’ve finally made peace with my ringlets and discovered how to work with them, not against them. In this blog, I’m sharing the tips, tools, and products that have helped me embrace my curls and keep the frizz in check. Read about it at https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/the-curl-confession-how-i-finally-made-peace-with-my-hair or click the link in my bio.

I spent most of my life fighting my curly hair—flattening it, taming it, hiding it. But after sixty years, I’ve finally made peace with my ringlets, and I’ve learned how to manage them.

04/06/2025

If you’ve ever ventured into the world of retinoids, you’ve probably heard of it. It’s a powerhouse ingredient, and after years of using it myself, I can honestly say it’s one of the few skincare products that lives up to the hype. Read more about it in my recent blog at https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/my-experience-with-retin-a-real-talk-about-the-pros-and-cons or click on the link in my bio.

12/21/2024

As we approach the holiday season, it’s a perfect time to reflect on gratitude and the importance of giving to others. Helping someone doesn’t require much—whether it’s offering your time, sharing your talents, contributing resources, or donating in-kind items. We all have something to give, and even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s life. Read more about giving all year long in my blog at https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/being-thankful-and-giving-all-year-long or click the link in my bio.

In a world that often feels rushed and self-focused, the spirit of giving serves as a timeless reminder of the power of human connection and compassion. Whether through acts of charity, small gestures of kindness, or simply offering time and attention to those in need, giving has the unique ability....

08/22/2024

One of the first things we notice about someone is their smile. When they laugh or speak, their teeth are clearly visible! Read more about the power of a smile and why oral hygiene matters at https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/the-power-of-a-smile-why-oral-hygiene-matters or click the link in my bio.

05/10/2024

The Final Farewell: The Importance of Planning End of Life Preferences
While not a popular topic, read the latest article about the importance of making and communicating end of life wishes as well as discussing this with loved ones about their desires, too.
https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/the-final-farewell-the-importance-of-planning-end-of-life-preferences or click the link in my bio.

03/21/2024

Read about the dreaded colonoscopy and its importance in preventing colorectal cancer at https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/the-dreaded-colonoscopy-and-it-s-importance-in-preventing-colorectal-cancer or click on the link in my bio.

02/10/2024

Read about my journey with breast implant and explant surgeries at https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/my-journey-with-breast-implant-explant-surgeries or click the link in my bio.

02/10/2024

Read about my journey with breast implant and explant surgeries at https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/my-journey-with-breast-implant-explant-surgeries or click the link in my bio.

Let’s talk body image…. I grew up a shy and scrawny, flat-chested teenager who still had that same bean-pole shape through my college years and beyond. Some girls in my elementary school started developing b***s at an early age and mine never budded into anything beyond an A cup, if that. I was ...

01/06/2024

Dry January, abstaining from alcohol for the month, can have various benefits. I’m on Day 6 and have already experienced positive and noticeable results. Read more about Dry January on my blog at https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/benefits-of-dry-january or click the link in my bio.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas!! 🎄

11/30/2023

I have tried so many different types of foundation over the years, including expensive department store brands. Honestly, I didn’t find that the expensive brands were necessarily better than what I found at the drug or grocery store so I want to share some of my favorite drug store foundation products. Check out my latest blog at https://www.mysilverlinings60.com/post/my-favorite-drug-store-foundations or click on the link in my bio.