Hello and welcome to THE FEISTY SIDE OF FIFTY,™ the site that celebrates a truly remarkable generation of women. We alpha boomers, now fifty plus but nowhere near matronly, are rockin’ on and still flaunting our famously bodacious spirit and style. In truth, how could it be otherwise? We ladies can be deservedly proud of our shared history and far-reaching accomplishments. The determined women of our generation drove through legislation that reversed centuries of discrimination and forever altered the role of being born female in this country. (A rather formidable triumph, I might add!) Better yet, the … Read More
BOOMER LIFE BLOG
The Go-To Guide on Relocating after Retirement
Although every little step we take in our lives leads us to this moment that will undoubtedly come - it always seems distant, and once we're here, we feel unprepared. How did this happen? How do I maintain our healthy habits and stay motivated without work obligations and other responsibilities that we often used to mask our emotions and remain distant from our true selves? Think of this period of life as a new beginning of something that you can use for things you always dreamed of doing but never had enough time due to other "more significant" things in your life. Relocating to a nice area where you … Read More...
5 Tips to Help You Create a Perfectly Cozy Reading Nook in Your Home
Whether it’s over a cool lemonade on a hot summer day, or a cup of tea and snow outside your window, there’s nothing more appealing than immersing yourself in a book. Losing yourself in interesting literature can tear you away from the real-life problems you’re dealing with or simply help you pass the time in the best possible way. Reading widens your horizons and gives your mind some workout to remain healthy. If you’re a book lover and want to truly enjoy every book you read, you should make sure there’s a perfect place for that in your home. Here is how you can do that. Make it light Probably the … Read More...
6 Tips for Staying Happy and Positive as You Age
A large portion of our society views getting older as something unwelcome, bothersome, and troubling. We lament our youth instead of being grateful for the time we’ve been given, and we dwell on the past instead of embracing the present. Getting on in years is not a fact that needs to be hidden or covered up. It should be celebrated and applauded. After all, it means we’ve survived. Let’s look at six ways you can not only survive, but thrive and stay happy and positive as you age. 1. Keep Looking Ahead There is not a single point in life when you need to say, “the best is behind me.” True, you may … Read More...
Always Italy: A Conversation With The Author of Under The Tuscan Sun
We feisty boomers know that one of the best ways to celebrate life is through travel, savoring great food, enjoying magnificent scenery and learning new and fascinating information. That’s why this show on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio is especially exciting. Our guest is none other than Frances Mayes. You know Frances as a bestselling author and devotee of all things Italian. Perhaps her most well known work is one so many of us loved for both her book and the resulting movie, Under the Tuscan Sun. And now Frances has joined forces with New York Times travel writer, Ondine Cohane and National Geographic … Read More...
Did Ward Cleaver Have it Right After All?
Every boomer with a TV knows that June was constantly turning to her ever-so-wise husband for advice on “what to do about the boys.” Although she kept an immaculate home—preferring to vacuum in her shirtwaist dress (smartly accessorized with pearls and heels)—and served healthy dinners in the dining room, June seemed to lack full cognitive development. If a situation required deeper thought, she just wasn’t up to it. There’s no doubt that TV in the 1950s centered on the dominance of both the male and the pale. Boomers were weaned on situation comedies wherein the children of middle class white families … Read More...
The Surprising Secrets of Your Ring Finger!
Believe it or not, your fourth (or ring) finger holds some amazing secrets. The length of this digit, in fact, is an indicator of the relationship that particular hormones play in the makeup of your unique body. A quick look at your hands can provide you with a fascinating glimpse at the chemical drivers that may rule your actions and emotions. This is fascinating stuff! First wave boomer women will likely remember their share of heated arguments surrounding the great nature vs. nurture debate of the 1970s. Back then a number of us prided ourselves on being forward thinking, and we considered early … Read More...
Feisty Podcasts/Interviews
Always Italy: A Conversation With The Author of Under The Tuscan Sun
We feisty boomers know that one of the best ways to celebrate life is through travel, savoring great food, enjoying magnificent scenery and learning new and fascinating information. That’s why this show on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio is especially exciting. Our guest is none other than Frances Mayes. You know … Read More...
Retirement Heaven Or Hell: Which Will You Choose?
Are you a boomer who is considering retirement and concerned about your financial security and general wellbeing? If so… you’ll want to be sure to take a listen to what Mike Drak and Susan Williams share on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio. Mike is a forty-year veteran of the financial services sector who found … Read More...
Surefire Strategies for Mature Jobseekers
From Retirement to Entrepreneurship in a Few Simple Steps
Though retirement sounds like the best thing in the world some people simply don’t like being retired. That’s why they look into different ideas and choose to become entrepreneurs. If that’s something you’d like to do as well, here are a few things you need to consider. Pick the right path When starting your … Read More...
Your Online Job Search: An 8-Item Checklist For Success!
Anyone conducting a job search today knows that you will need to be as visible as possible—both through your personal network and your online presence. Close to 100% of employers and recruiters turn to sites liked LinkedIn and Facebook to source candidates, check out their skills and vet them as to their … Read More...