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
Surefire Strategies for Mature Jobseekers
Mature Jobseeker? Key Ways To Keep Your Eyes On The Prize!
We all know the job search process is difficult. When you add on the fact there is so much discouraging news aimed at boomers, it can become even more challenging. Nevertheless, in order to be a winner, you need to feel like a winner and project an air of confidence, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude. So … Read More...
Job Interview Coming Up? Nail the Age-related Questions!
Mature jobseekers encounter special challenges when it comes to interviewing. However the good news is that many of the negative, age-related stereotypes can be dispelled through your nonverbal messages. As interview books suggest: a firm handshake, good eye contact, energetic responses, and a friendly face … Read More...
Feisty Podcasts/Interviews
Dav Pilkey: Dog Man
If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing a lively, colorful and hilarious book with your grandchildren. Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties is just that! Author Dav Pilkey has penned yet another of his highly entertaining and engaging graphic novels and he’s joining us to share … Read More...
Phyllis Good: Queen of Crockpot Cookery
Join Phyllis Good, New York Times bestselling author of Fix-It and Forget-It series as she shares recipes and more from her brand new book, Stock the Crock: 100 Must Have Slow-Cooker Recipes. Phyllis has culled her top 100 very favorite recipes that are not only nutritious and delicious but also easy to … Read More...
BOOMER LIFE BLOG
Mature Jobseeker? Key Ways To Keep Your Eyes On The Prize!
We all know the job search process is difficult. When you add on the fact there is so much discouraging news aimed at boomers, it can become even more challenging. Nevertheless, in order to be a winner, you need to feel like a winner and project an air of confidence, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude. So how can you keep yourself motivated during the tough times? Here are three tips that work: Set realistic expectations. Realize and expect that you will run into a number of “no’s” before your final “yes.” Think of the process as a sales person does and maintain a constant flow of new prospects. As … Read More...
An Astounding Tale That Proves Age Is Just A Number!
I don’t know about you, but I have my days when peering into the mirror to apply my makeup is an exercise in emotional fortitude. And, yes, I have one of those necessary evils: a magnifying mirror. It helps me see where the mascara actually goes rather than aiming at fuzzy shadows I believe to be my eyelashes. But, boy, some days that old mirror reflects some unsettling TMI—horrors I’d just as soon never have noticed. That said, I was just given one of those precious examples in life whereby my entire outlook on the physical signs of aging was transformed. We all know the saying: “beauty is in the eye … Read More...
Job Interview Coming Up? Nail the Age-related Questions!
Mature jobseekers encounter special challenges when it comes to interviewing. However the good news is that many of the negative, age-related stereotypes can be dispelled through your nonverbal messages. As interview books suggest: a firm handshake, good eye contact, energetic responses, and a friendly face can go a long way to exude confidence in your abilities and enthusiasm for the position. As interview books suggest: a firm handshake, good eye contact, energetic responses, and a friendly face can go a long way to exude confidence in your abilities and enthusiasm for the position. Nevertheless, … Read More...
When Insults Had Class
Here are a few laugh out loud moments from my email inbox that I just had to share: When Insults Had Class... A member of Parliament to Disraeli: "Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.” "That depends, Sir, " said Disraeli, "whether I embrace your policies or your mistress." _______ "He had delusions of adequacy ." -Walter Kerr _______ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." - Winston Churchill _______ "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." -Clarence Darrow _______ "He has never been … Read More...
Dav Pilkey: Dog Man
If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing a lively, colorful and hilarious book with your grandchildren. Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties is just that! Author Dav Pilkey has penned yet another of his highly entertaining and engaging graphic novels and he’s joining us to share all about his latest crime-sniffing hero—a heroic hound with a nose for justice. He will also tell us about his Hollywood experience as his creation, Captain Underpants, starred in the recent blockbuster of the same name. So, if you’re in the mood for a bit of fun and mischief, gather your … Read More...
The Invisibility Complex of a Baby Boomer
By Susan Williams Have you ever been in a room where someone was talking about you but they don’t seem to acknowledge that you’re there? Typically if this happens to me, I say something like “I can hear you“. What’s been interesting is that over the last few weeks I’ve noticed I have been feeling a bit this way more often. However this time it’s not happening when I’m physically somewhere. It’s happening online. Baby boomers are naturally a topic of interest on the internet. In a post of 53 of the Most Interesting facts about Baby Boomers on Dan Schawbel’s website, they stated that Baby … Read More...