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When I was younger, it was a matter of vanity. As I mature, it is a matter of respect.
(paraphrased from Staging Your Come back, by Christopher Hopkins) 
I’ve been thinking much about Aspiring and Inspiring, about the idea that we not only need a dream but desire, and that we are responsible for motivating ourselves.
The day I learned [...]

Today I’m thinking about having a dream and *wanting it.* Not having a dream is like not having a destination when you leave the house. That can be fun sometimes, but not when you want to get somewhere. And I’m thinking I need a specific dream, just like it helps to have a specific destination.
So, I [...]

When I blogged about finding my style or image in Staging Your Comeback I was left with a slightly uncomfortable feeling in my mouth, like I hadn’t said it all quite right. So I went back to the book after a couple days and came to entirely new conclusions. We are nothing if not flexible! LOL
I was thinking I’m [...]

So I was reading the Staging Your Comeback book again and Christopher Hopkins, the Makeover Guy, was helping us to find our *type,* or maybe it was our *style.* 
He said, “If you want to be appreciated for who you are, it helps to present those qualities in how you look.”
Wow. Here is my version. I shouldn’t expect [...]

Today I found a book by Christopher Hopkins: Staging Your Comeback:  A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45. He calls this part of our life “The Second Act.” I really like that concept.
I read somewhere today (maybe there) that 40ies are old for being young, and 50ies are young for old age. That’s exactly what [...]