Friday, October 13, 2023

The Beatles - Penny Lane

Do you have a favorite Beatle Song?  I think that it's kind of hard to choose since all of their songs are the best!  But if I had to choose one it would be "Penny Lane."  When I listen to Penny Lane I can almost put myself right there in London as I am witnessing everything that is happening on Penny Lane.  It lets me time travel back to a simpler place in time to a country where I have never been but have always wanted to visit.  I want to be standing on Penny Lane, just watching the day unfold, and be a part of all that is happening.  



What is your favorite Beatle song?  What about the very first album?  "Meet the Beatles."  Those are the songs we screamed to when we were watching the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show.  My father would come downstairs and try to get my sister and brother and I to quiet down but that wasn't happening.  My only negative with The Ed Sullivan Show was that I knew the next day was school and school and I did not mix well.  One day I will blog about the reasons I had a difficult time in school.  
Did you wear the big button pins that said "I Love Paul", "I Love John", etc.?  I had them displayed all over my shirt! My brother had a Beatle wig.  We thought the Beatle's hair was so long but looking back it wasn't that long.  What memories do you have of the Beatles?


We are living through such a sad time right now.  John Lennon's "Imagine" really hits you in the gut!   







Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Dating in your "Golden Years"



  Time flies, to say the least!  I'm going to be 70 on my next birthday.  I'm so grateful,  but how the heck did that happen?  I lost my Mom when she had just turned 64.  She was so young and beautiful.  I am blessed to be here but turning 70! Crazy!

  I've been divorced for many years.  My ex-husband and I got divorced when our daughter was in second grade. Our marriage was my ex-husband's second marriage.  When we met he had a three year old daughter.  So when I gave birth to my daughter she was blessed to have a sister seven years older than her.  This complicated our divorce.  It was heartbreaking to separate these sisters.  But we could not stay married.  In the long run it would have hurt my daughter and step-daughter to witness an unhappy marriage.    


Now to present day.  I have been dating a wonderful man for seven years.  He is turning 76 in November.  His wife passed away about 18 years ago.  We met on a dating site.  Before I started dating my boyfriend I had had a seventeen year relationship.  I loved my former boyfriend very much but we had family issues that kept us from ever getting married and making a life together.  Towards the end of our relationship we were still so close,  like best friends.  I still had strong feelings for him but so much got in the way of us having a future together.  I started dating and met my present boyfriend.  A few months into our relationship I was devastated.  My ex-boyfriend passed away suddenly.  I couldn't believe what had happened nor could I handle it.  It was destroying me in so many ways.  I could barely function.  My every waking moment was consumed with thoughts of him and what had happened and possibly what could have been if we did try somehow to make our relationship work.  My former boyfriend's passing really put a strain on my relationship with my present boyfriend.  It was very tough for quite a while.  Thanks to an amazing therapist I learned to live with the grief from this loss and was able to continue my relationship with my boyfriend.    

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The older we get I guess the more baggage we have.  I once heard someone say that "you met a good man when he helps you unpack!"  I recently was speaking to a divorced woman who is 50 years old.  She said to me that she never wants to get married again.  She would like to meet someone who she can date but not live with. Then I was speaking with a woman in her late sixties.  She said why would a man want a woman who is 67 when he could date someone in her fifties.  Chemistry is still Chemistry.  When two people meet there is either a connection or not.  I really don't think your age is a major factor.  And maybe that man in his late sixties or seventies is looking for someone closer to his age because it just feels right!  There are times when I enjoy my alone time and don't feel the need to have a mate.  But there are more times that I do feel the need and desire to have a partner.   I know we all have different wants and needs and the answer to dating in our golden years is not the same for everyone. 

I watched The Golden Bachelor the other night.  I was loving every minute of it.  Gerry the bachelor is so genuinely kind and just real!  The show was so inspiring!  The women are between the ages of 60-75.  They were alive!  They had spunk!  And they wanted a chance at love again!  They looked great,  and yes they looked their age,  and they shined.  I'm sure some of them had a little help with cosmetic procedures but more power to them.  You go girls!  And Gerry thought that the women were beautiful.  He didn't seem to be looking for a 50 year old.  I can't wait to watch the whole season. 

I realize that there are different reasons why women want to date.  What are your reasons?  Or are you content being on your own?  No judging!  We are all individuals with our own wants and needs!  












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Friday, September 29, 2023

Angelina Gelateria in Koreatown




When I was in Koreatown a couple of weeks ago I walked into Angelina.  There before me were the most beautiful mounds of gelato in the prettiest colors.  The gelato looked so amazing that  I wanted to taste every flavor!  Angelina offers an array of Italian and Korean flavors!  The people behind the counter couldn't have been nicer.  Such a happy place!  Yum!

 I will have to go back many times to try every flavor!








The nicest people!

How pretty is this?


I since have learned that this is not the only location that Angelina has.  Angelina has a bakery in Hell's Kitchen and a flagship location in Times Square and a newly opened location in Brooklyn.  The Times Square location is also a restaurant.  The menu for the restaurant as well as the bakery is filled with delectable delights.     








What is Your Color Season?

                                                                                                                                     By Michele I.

    Everyone has a color season that matches their features. Spring, Winter, Summer or Autumn.  What do I mean by features?  Skin tone, hair color, eye color, etc.  Ever notice how certain colors flatter you more?  This is because of your personal color story. 

    

Below is a video explaining the differences between the seasons:


 




Summer:
People with "Summer" coloring are usually natural blondes, although extremely pale-skinned brunettes with pale blue eyes are also sometimes considered Summers.  Usually a Summer's skin tone is very fair; either porcelain white, or pale with pink cheeks. Let's start with your True Summer neutrals.  As a True Summer, you look great in dark grey, dark green, soft white (such as seashell), light blue grey and darker blue colors.  (For Summer makeup click here)

Spring:
Springs are warm-toned, meaning gold jewelry looks better on them than platinum or silver.  Their eyes are light to medium in darkness and are usually shades like clear blue, bright green, hazel, or light grey. Springs have a sort of golden aura to them.  True Spring's best colors are usually warm greens, yellows, orangey reds, very peachy pinks and every shade of light brown from tan to palest beige.  (For Spring makeup click here)

Winter: 
The winter color season skin tones are cool, like fair, light, medium, tan, dark, and deep. Winters will usually have a much higher level of contrast between their features than the other color seasons. Many people of color fall into the winter color season.  A True Winter color palette is full of cool based jewel-tones like ruby red, sapphire blue, and emerald green. Winter types also get such classic neutrals – they look beautiful in black, crisp white, and navy to name a few. A true Winter palette is full of colors that lean crisp, cool, and highly saturated.  (For winter makeup click here)

Fall/Autumn:
True Autumn's primary aspect is warm.  Thus, the color palette sits at the warmest end of the hue scale. This means the colors contain yellow undertones but no blue undertones at all.  Consequently, you will find very few shades of blue (which is the coolest color of all).  If you're an autumn type, you'll find your muted yet rich coloring means you look better in dark, earthy colors, like mustard, olive green and burgundy.  (For Autumn makeup click here)
    


What color season are you? Tell me in the comments!

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Welcome to my little blog!

The name of my blog is changing to Everything Elyse and the address to find it will be everythingelyse.net

Please visit my blog.  I look forward to seeing you!


 Thank you so much for reading my blog!  I love being able to chat with you.  I would love for you to join my blog and become a follower.  And please comment so we can talk.  I mainly target my blog towards Women over a certain age since I am one of them.  I am 69 years young and look forward to sailing into my seventies!    But I post a lot of info that applies to everyone!

I had started my blog in 2010 and posted for a couple of years but then life got in the way and I stopped.  I'm ready to blog again and have posted the past few weeks.  I really enjoy knowing that what I write is reaching people everywhere.   Please comment and say hello and tell me where you are from.  💖💖💖


Reminder: The Golden Bachelor starts tonight! 


Hobbies

                                                                                  




 There are so many different hobbies that are available to us.  I think hobbies are important as they offer avenues for personal growth, relaxation, and fulfillment.  I feel like a hobby should be a place to go when you feel stressed and just need to get involved with something that you are passionate about. "Me time" for women is crucial for self-care and mental well-being.  It's a dedicated period when a woman prioritizes her needs, allowing for relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation.  "Me time" empowers women to recharge, regain balance, and nurture their sense of identity.  Embracing this practice can lead to increased confidence, improved mental health, and a more fulfilling life overall.   I don't think that I ever realized how many hobbies are available to us!  Hobbies for women encompass a wide spectrum of interests and activities, reflecting individual preferences and passions. 


Some hobbies that are possibilities.....

1.  Reading


2. Exercise    




3. Painting               



4.  Photography 




5. Dance 





6. Journaling 



7. Crafting/jewelry making



8. planting/flower arranging






10. Blogging     



11. Playing a musical instrument 


There are so many more hobbies to choose from! Do any of these interest you?  Would you want to start a hobby?  My favorite is blogging.  I have to say it almost becomes addicting, but it is something that makes me happy to do!  


What do you think about hobbies?  Do you have one?  If you do, what is your hobby?     













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