by Amy Downing | Mar 28, 2025 | Life After 50
I’ve always been a shedder. Cleaning out large clumps of hair from my brush every couple of days was nothing new to me. But something felt different this time. My once-voluminous fine hair now appeared thinner, limper, and my go-to hair products seemed powerless...
by Amy Downing | Mar 2, 2025 | Life After 50
Why Journaling is a Powerful Tool for Self-Discovery If you follow ‘over 50’ or ‘second half of life’ social media groups, read blogs, or listen to podcasts geared toward our age group, you’ve likely heard the same refrain: This is our time of transformation! We’re...
by Amy Downing | Feb 25, 2025 | Life After 50
I live about an hour west of Chicago, in another large Illinois city. For years, my husband and I made the drive south to visit his parents in Champaign, passing through miles of farmland and tiny Midwestern towns—places like Saunemin (population 420) and Strawn...
by Amy Downing | Feb 16, 2025 | Life After 50
At 49, I was in the best shape of my life. After nearly two years of dedicated weight training and intense workouts, I felt strong, lean, and unstoppable. I wasn’t just aging—I was defying it. My body felt powerful, my mind was clear, and I was ready for whatever came...
