Category Archives: finding happiness at 50

New Moon New Rules

Posted on May 13, 2021 by janieleeds

Did you know that there’s a new moon? Yes, Wednesday the new moon in Taurus arrived. It’s a mindful moon, one where we can manifest our desires and get clear on our intentions. You know I’ve been struggling with the … Continue reading →

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My Gen X Truths Have Crumbled

Posted on May 12, 2021 by janieleeds

I’m in my 50’s (hence the blog name) and I’m a part of Gen X. Are you? Today I want to chat about how what I was taught that was important seems to have gone by the wayside and how … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2021 by janieleeds

This post goes out to all of you who celebrate or are celebrated on Mother’s Day. I hope that you have a peaceful day filled with love, laughter and hugs. I know we’re all on different paths, but I want … Continue reading →

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Cranky Gen X Observations

Posted on May 5, 2021 by janieleeds

Scrolling through Facebook this morning, it seemed like every Mom had something to say about their kid. While I don’t share photographs of my kids on social media, it made me think about how different we are from our parents … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Update

Posted on May 4, 2021 by janieleeds

Thank you to all who reached out and supported me. Your understanding and kindness were so appreciated! I loved the cheeky ideas for the ‘old bat’ and the much needed giggles helped! You all are amazing and I feel so … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 2, 2021 by janieleeds

Next Sunday is Mother’s Day. While I hadn’t thought of what I wanted to do, apparently the ex has invited our kids on Mother’s Day to dinner to celebrate his mother (their Grandma) and his family. Seriously?? The worst part … Continue reading →

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Ricochet Rabbit

Posted on April 29, 2021 by janieleeds

I just saw that I haven’t written in 6 days! Yikes! I don’t know where the time has gone. I feel like I have ADHD, even though I don’t, because I have a lot going on here at Chez Leeds. … Continue reading →

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Wisdom From Coco

Posted on April 23, 2021 by janieleeds

“I don’t care what you think about me. I don’t think about you at all.”  Coco Chanel It took me a long time to get to this point with the ex. If you’ve been with me for awhile, my blog … Continue reading →

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Better At 50

Posted on April 21, 2021 by janieleeds

I think there are a lot of perks to being over 50 and in ‘mid-life’ when you have the right attitude. Not that I’m saying there’s a wrong attitude really, but in my opinion, owning your age and who you … Continue reading →

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