tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post4616822236753287601..comments2024-03-22T08:51:26.932-04:00Comments on Fifty, not Frumpy: From The HeartSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12173137023460640894noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-62275172624010560742014-08-20T02:02:33.787-04:002014-08-20T02:02:33.787-04:00This post touched my soul...I was in tears. Thanks...This post touched my soul...I was in tears. Thanks for the hope, Susan. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343416701333194477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-15877582877798136642014-08-16T11:27:23.933-04:002014-08-16T11:27:23.933-04:00Thank you for that boost of encouragement. I am c...Thank you for that boost of encouragement. I am coming out of sad times now and am encouraged by the thought that my 60s may be my best years yet. Say a prayer for me, will you? Continued blessings to youmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16193024876499254365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-55259750811280150282014-08-14T13:10:01.302-04:002014-08-14T13:10:01.302-04:00I am about to be 40 and I love this blog! I hope ...I am about to be 40 and I love this blog! I hope to be as stylish as you when I am your age, or heck, even now! :) Thanks for sharing your story. I met my husband at age 35 and got married (for the first and last time) at age 37! My late 30's have been such a great time in my life and I am certain that, as you show on your blog, things will only get better!Moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319882128781874398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-78187192003086904032014-08-13T03:54:12.032-04:002014-08-13T03:54:12.032-04:00For those of you who want to know more about the s...For those of you who want to know more about the sadness of my past http://fiftynotfrumpy.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-villa.htmlSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173137023460640894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-71873560020244162242014-08-12T20:06:32.715-04:002014-08-12T20:06:32.715-04:00This is indeed an inspiring post. I have a sign t...This is indeed an inspiring post. I have a sign that hangs in our bedroom that says "It's never too late to live happily ever after". You are living proof of that adage. I'm so glad you have Mr Mickey along for your journey.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-55926640011085883122014-08-12T20:02:34.796-04:002014-08-12T20:02:34.796-04:00Thanks Susan for all of your encouragement. I can ...Thanks Susan for all of your encouragement. I can tell you are beautiful from the inside out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17558254838223512920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-5011890403009090452014-08-12T19:13:02.248-04:002014-08-12T19:13:02.248-04:00Thank-you for sharing. Love your style and inspir...Thank-you for sharing. Love your style and inspiration. We all have a journey and am happy to hear of happy endings!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722156406030082118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-91443832310724478642014-08-12T19:07:39.279-04:002014-08-12T19:07:39.279-04:00You are an inspiration! Thank You!You are an inspiration! Thank You!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520806003193096442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-80488438576137701852014-08-12T19:07:13.546-04:002014-08-12T19:07:13.546-04:00I loved this post and enjoy your blog so much. I ...I loved this post and enjoy your blog so much. I don't feel you need to "go deeper" as another poster said. I'm your age and at a good spot in life. I need some help finding things that are age appropriate and your blog helps with that. One of girls is getting married next year and I don't want to be a fifty-frumpy mother of the bride!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472284382893796007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-89356885113403451822014-08-12T19:05:27.301-04:002014-08-12T19:05:27.301-04:00You are a wonderful inspiration! I'm so glad I...You are a wonderful inspiration! I'm so glad I found your blog!<br />I just turned 58 and I think I need to start my change! I look at pictures of myself and just do not like what I see! I was tiny for so long (until I was 40) then something happened!(Middle Age perhaps) I am still short but not so tiny! I hope my journey is as successful as yours!<br />It's funny how a lot of people have commented about looking for your posts first thing in the mornings! So do I! <br />Thank You!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520806003193096442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-56439997440613469972014-08-12T17:19:30.332-04:002014-08-12T17:19:30.332-04:00Hang in there Susan. You are the first thing I rea...Hang in there Susan. You are the first thing I read in the am before my 7mile walk. Some people will never get it. You are inspiring to so many of us.Great post today.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150015060093610166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-67266905282348399642014-08-12T17:09:56.039-04:002014-08-12T17:09:56.039-04:00The lip color I am wearing is the color Americana,...The lip color I am wearing is the color Americana, Age Defying+ Lipcolor from Merle Norman. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173137023460640894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-84666136301933817152014-08-12T15:56:14.820-04:002014-08-12T15:56:14.820-04:00This was a lovely post. You are always so positive...This was a lovely post. You are always so positive. Reading the comments, life is about ups and downs and it's how we get through it that makes us who we are.<br /><br />Now the lip colour you have on is gorgeous. Would you mind sharing the brand and colour? Thank you, Nuts4dogsNuts4dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494476365335470485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-74428677039555488332014-08-12T15:05:34.464-04:002014-08-12T15:05:34.464-04:00Sorry anonymous I don't have all the answers f...Sorry anonymous I don't have all the answers for you. Each person has to work through their own life trials. I won't bore you with all the details. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173137023460640894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-60919988759635847002014-08-12T14:16:34.049-04:002014-08-12T14:16:34.049-04:00Why so much emphasis in this post about looks, mak...Why so much emphasis in this post about looks, makeup and fashion? I was looking forward t reading about your inner journey and instead you talk about lipstick color? Disappointing. Yes improving your appearance is great and a mood booster but I was hoping that for once you would go a little deeper. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-80525217492995327372014-08-12T14:09:31.128-04:002014-08-12T14:09:31.128-04:00Thank you, Susan, for your post today. It is espec...Thank you, Susan, for your post today. It is especially meaningful. Your positive spirit and philosophy comes through in all your messages and is always a welcome sight in my inbox! <br />cprewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122661910833689210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-16781263384886325192014-08-12T13:48:47.051-04:002014-08-12T13:48:47.051-04:00My "difficult times " are upon me, deali...My "difficult times " are upon me, dealing with the love of my life suffering with AD. (Alzheimer's)You are an inspiration not just to me but to so many. My 30,s, 40's and 50's were wonderful years and though we can never retrieve years past, we can look forward. Because of you I am on an adventure to lose the 40 or so pounds of stress. Thanks for your motivational & positive outlook.So glad to have found you.<br /><br />FRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-59371314694500088932014-08-12T12:51:44.263-04:002014-08-12T12:51:44.263-04:00Thanks. I needed those words today.Thanks. I needed those words today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-65503879008438047662014-08-12T11:31:31.089-04:002014-08-12T11:31:31.089-04:00I've had some hard times in the past but am ve...I've had some hard times in the past but am very happy and have a great life now. Every decade has challenges. As I approach the 70's (yikes, how did that happen) I still like to dress stylish and will not be wearing elastic waist pants. We just have to pick pieces that fit well, are flattering and make us feel good. I've learned so much for your blog and appreciate all your tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-32232399116755385992014-08-12T11:06:39.585-04:002014-08-12T11:06:39.585-04:00Susan,
Your are a real sweetheart! I wish you a...Susan, <br /><br />Your are a real sweetheart! I wish you always the best!<br /><br />-KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-72594641441882576902014-08-12T10:17:56.333-04:002014-08-12T10:17:56.333-04:00You are such an inspiration, Susan! I love how you...You are such an inspiration, Susan! I love how you and Mr Mickey enjoy your life in a natural way, looking at the small things and pleasures in life!<br /><br />Annette | <a href="http://ladyofstyle.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Lady of Style</strong></a><br />Lady of Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305267862262589006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-31080120387434419012014-08-12T10:16:25.731-04:002014-08-12T10:16:25.731-04:00Susan,
Your post couldn't be more timely. It ...Susan,<br />Your post couldn't be more timely. It is as if you were talking directly to me. Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I just may be able to get through the rest of the day intact.<br />Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-69540266157097060622014-08-12T09:54:55.012-04:002014-08-12T09:54:55.012-04:00What a fantastic post!! I am almost 47 and admit b...What a fantastic post!! I am almost 47 and admit being anxious about turning 50. Our 30s and 40s are tough...it's true. I am now looking forward to 50 with excitement! You are such an inspiration. <br />Just as a side note, I did not realize I took your blog off my blog roll. I remember messing around with it because your blog won't update on my roll and I was trying to fix it. I thought I had put it back but I guess I didn't. So sorry!<br />Thank you for this wonderful post, Susan! Adrienne Shubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826463555838820028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-87619466774069347622014-08-12T09:45:22.838-04:002014-08-12T09:45:22.838-04:00Thank you Susan for being an inspiration. You alwa...Thank you Susan for being an inspiration. You always look great. You make me want to try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-45605103437478720272014-08-12T08:35:57.373-04:002014-08-12T08:35:57.373-04:00This is a great post. Thanks for being so open wit...This is a great post. Thanks for being so open with us.Grammy Goodwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692427011915245206noreply@blogger.com