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Montana Man
When I was 15 years old, I was in a wedding as a Jr. bridesmaid. I thought I was in the big leagues being that it was a December wedding (near my favorite holiday Christmas) and I had a full … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, divorce, love
Tagged full moon, old boyfriends, reading old letters, reconnect
3 Comments
What Would You Do?
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
20 Comments
Something for Me – Beauty Edition
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
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
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
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
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
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
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