We love…poetry by Louise Eagle

The Best Is Yet to Come Show me a rainbow /that blankets the sky Touch me the clouds / as they amble by Cover me with moonbeams...

Understanding gum disease

Carlita Anderson, 58, feared dental visits and would only go if she was having excruciating tooth pain. On one of her rare visits to...

Divorce Court’s Judge Lynn Toler chats with 50BOLD

There is a cadre of TV arbitration-based reality shows that are keeping viewers tuned in for a daily dose of justice. Viewers are so...

8 Common household items that are toxic

If you’re over age 50, you grew up loving any product with a pleasant fragrance--sachets, air fresheners, scented body products, fragrant shoe inserts, potpourri,...

Understanding the credit scoring system

For many obtaining/maintaining credit is just a tough situation and sadly, folks oftentimes find themselves behind the eight ball credit-wise. A credit profile can...

Best mascaras for thinning eyelashes

You are definitely not imagining things, yes, your once lush eyelashes are thinning! As we age, there is a decrease in follicle stimulation due...

We honor…Winnie Mandela, Freedom Icon

It was a Friday evening in October 1990. I was working at Essence magazine. That night the publication was honoring noteworthy women at the...

2018 Genesis G80 is just a class act

Don’t think anyone would argue with the fact that Hyundai has undoubtedly turned the corner with their quality vehicles. The chuckles have been laid...

The Reluctant Fashionista: Who says we’re too old to wear jeans?

Jeans! We love them! They are super comfy. Whether we tap our sophisticated chic or sporty side, jeans are so darn versatile; they can...

The Reluctant Fashionista…Straw bags are hot!

You know that old saying, “everything old is new again,” well straw bags have made a comeback.  They have ventured beyond the beach and...

We love…creamy grits!

Folks, particularly in the South have had a love affair with grits for eons, as a matter of fact, they are practically weaned on...

What to do about a rotator cuff injury

Dolores Freeman, 60, had unbearable pain in her right shoulder last year that was driving her nuts. “I’d feel pain in my right arm...