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The HaT Stance

The HaT Stance

(Because we’re all about staying upright.) One of the Divas wouldn’t be caught dead in stiletto heels; the other one probably wouldn’t wear them boarding Air Force One. It takes a model to navigate helicopter and plane steps in those things. But since it’s all 

French for Travel

French for Travel

A couple of weeks ago I started brushing up on my French in preparation for the big October trip to Paris. For those of you who do not speak much French, I want to share a few words and phrases – with my attempt at 

The Azores versus The City of Light

The Azores versus The City of Light

Five reasons why Barb is the Azores. Five reasons why Lynnelle is Paris.  The battle of The Azores versus The City of Light.  Let the games begin.

The Pencil Test… or, Bras for Women over 60

The Pencil Test… or, Bras for Women over 60

Barb here: Do you remember the original “Dear Abby”? That’s where I learned of the “Pencil Test” pertaining to deciding whether or not to wear a bra. She said that if you could put a pencil under your braless boob and it stayed, you needed 

Active, Opinionated, and Over 60. Now What?

Active, Opinionated, and Over 60. Now What?

Face it; yes, we’re active, opinionated, and over 60 – but thinning/graying hair, getting wrinkles, and sagging are also part of aging. That’s a fact. It’s also true that at this moment we are the youngest we will ever be. (Gulp.) If we haven’t already started to take care 

What’s a DEVA

What’s a DEVA

​ Barb Here: Lynnelle and I met a few years after EW and I had moved aboard the boat; just before her divorce. She is the only deep and lasting non-boating friend I’ve made since moving aboard. New land-dwellers we meet seem to find people