Our hands are always on display, an intrinsic hint of who we are. This is even more so during the holidays. We…
Preparing your castle, er, home for the holidays
“Curb appeal” is important, but even more so is “just-inside-the-front-door appeal.” I…
Shave your face?? Facts and myths around this hot new trend
If you’ve cruised your face in a magnifying mirror lately, you may have noticed that the “peach fuzz”…
Your doctor wants you—to get these important vaccinations when you turn 65
Now that we are in our sixties, our immune systems aren’t what they used to be. We (and it) need outside help in …
Berlin: The hottest place to revisit the Cold War
The best way to prepare for a trip to Berlin is by watching the movie “Atomic Blonde.” Charlize Theron pla…
Find the best color eyeliner to make your eyes sparkle
Did you know that the right color eyeliner can make your eyes your stand-out facial feature? If you are a woman over 60,…
Mary’s Coq au Vin belongs on your table
Coq au vin is one of the more popular dishes Mary Pochez teaches at her cookery program, La Vie du Château Culinary…
The reinvention of Mary Pochez and the birth of La Vie du Chateau
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be doing what I’m doing today.” Mary Pochez dried t…
Eyebrows disappearing? See if microblading is for you.
One of the realities of getting older for many women is that their eyebrows…disappear. Cosmetics bags now in…
Thirsty? Easy ways to stay hydrated if you don’t like water
Hydration is especially important for women our age. But if the thought of drinking glass after glass of water sets your…
Summertime, and the reading is easy: 7 books for lazy days
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy….” — or so it once was. Incorporating every sense…
My Prague spring: Teaching English here showed me I’m not ready to retire
Imagine a city where getting a job takes two days, but Wi-Fi takes weeks. That gives you a snapshot of the highs and low…