Category Archives: #womenofacertainage

What Would You Do?

Posted on September 15, 2022 by janieleeds

I always find it troubling and startling how some people treat others, especially single women. I’m not trying to be bratty here or a feminist (God forbid I invoke that word), but seriously, lately it’s more rampant than normal. For … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, women 50 | Tagged business deal, difference between men and women, feminist, liars, vintage car, word salad | 9 Comments

Something for Me – Beauty Edition

Posted on September 7, 2022 by janieleeds

Awhile back, I wrote about microblading my eyebrows. While it hurt to have it done, I am glad I did it, especially now when bushier brows are in. Luckily, it only lasts about 2 years which is fine with me … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage | Tagged botox, dentist, eye lash lift, eye lash tint, fake eyelashes, lipstick, microblade eyebrows | 14 Comments

Microblading

Posted on May 27, 2022 by janieleeds

As a woman of a certain age, and maybe you’ve noticed this too, my eyebrows have thinned along with the hair on my head. However, strangely enough, occasionally I find a sprout of coarse hair on my chinny chin chin…ugh. … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, heart, women 50 | Tagged cosmetics, growing old, hair, microblade eyebrows, tattoo | 17 Comments

Sleep Evades Me And Other Silly Nuisances

Posted on May 15, 2022 by janieleeds

I’m sleeping a lot, but I’m also getting up in the middle of the night. Well, not getting up, as in out of bed, but being awake and then I can’t get back to sleep. I toss and turn. I … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, health, heart | Tagged divorced mom, ex-wife of a narcissist, mindset, single parent, surgery | 14 Comments

Everybody Reacts Differently

Posted on May 7, 2022 by janieleeds

I’m still in the phase of trying to wrap my mind around the whole situation here at Chez Leeds. I don’t think anyone’s ready for the words, ‘open heart surgery’ at any age, let alone at 55 after having so … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, health, heart | Tagged be free, life and death, open heart surgery, raw truth | 5 Comments

Thoughts In My Head

Posted on May 3, 2022 by janieleeds

I’ve had a ton of brain MRI’s in my lifetime already. I’m no stranger to the loud clunking of the machine that no earplug has ever drowned out, nor the claustrophobia that is triggered when I’m not allowed to move … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, women's health | Tagged brain MRI, heart problems, hope for a miracle | 11 Comments

Fix My Broken Heart

Posted on April 21, 2022 by janieleeds

It’s strange that I have been on this theme for the last few days when I just found out I have to have surgery on my heart. I have been fainting more often lately, so I went to the cardiologist … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, after 50, health | Tagged friendship, heartbroken, mom bonding with kids, open heart surgery | 20 Comments

Falling In Love With Fall

Posted on October 18, 2021 by janieleeds

I love Fall. I love how the leaves change colors and how it starts to get chilly at night. In the romantic images that have been running through my head lately, I am sitting outside around a fire pit watching … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, dating after 50, love | Tagged fall in love, French, looking for love, romance, wishes | 20 Comments