I spent years trying to be sensible. Reasonable. Likeable. And, just fit in. Now, forget all that. I just want to be interested. With today's economy, I simply can't afford extravagant travel adventures anymore. Yet, sometimes I go stir crazy even when I have tons of on-going projects waiting and books to read. So I made myself a promise: More adventures. But, Zero cost. And, full soul recharge. So, I put on my thinking cap, consulted my preschool grandchildren and created my secret adventure itinerary. Have a look. Maybe you'll be inspired to try a few of these. As for me? These little escapades are free and absolutely glorious. The 5 a.m. Bakery Heist Set your alarm for 4:30 a.m. Drive to a bakery that opens at 5. Buy the first roll, donut or croissant while it is still steaming and let the smell ruin you for all future baked goods. Eat it while standing at the front window and watch the world wake up. Total time: 45 minutes. Souvenir: sticky fingertips and the memory of bread that actually tasted like joy. Stranger’s Garden Tour Walk a neighborhood you have never wandered. When you spot a garden that stops your heart (peonies the size of small planets, a koi pond, or a gnome army), leave a note that says, Thank you. Your yard made my whole week. Souvenir: a single petal or leaf pressed inside your journal like a secret. Diner Archaeology Find an old school diner and sit at the counter. Order coffee or tea. Pull out a notebook and list every object that feels like time travel. Salt shaker that has lived through nine presidencies. Napkin dispenser straight out of your teenage years. Souvenir: the paper placemat smuggled into your purse like evidence. Library Speed Date Go to the library at opening. In five minutes pick one book from a section you have never explored. Anything goes. Bonsai. Manga. Espionage. Read three random pages then repeat with one more. Souvenir: two new subjects now stored in your brain. Cemetery Picnic Pack a thermos of tea and one perfect apple. Find an old sunny cemetery. Sit beneath a tree older than your childhood stories. Read the headstones like short memoirs. Souvenir: a blade of grass tucked into your journal. Proof you spent time with souls who once had dreams too.

Our mothers retired to silence.They played small. Bit their tongues. Settled for “grateful” when they really wanted more. But me?I’m retiring from silence. ’ve got things to say. Stories to tell. Wounds that turned into wisdom and a voice that’s finally ready to be heard. We were taught to age quietly, dress appropriately, and stay in our lane.But there’s nothing appropriate about living half a life. So this is my line in the sand.No more polite disappearing acts. No more apologizing for wanting more. If you feel that same spark in your chest — that tug that says “not done yet” — you’re home. Welcome to Sage Rebellion.Let’s turn up the volume on the second half of life.

💬 “I stopped buying $200 serums—and made something better.” For months (okay, years) I went down the skincare rabbit hole—reading labels, studying ingredients, and convincing myself that the next luxury serum would be the one. But here’s what I finally learned after months of research, testing, and more returns than I’ll admit publicly: 💧 High-priced doesn’t always mean high-quality.💧 Pretty packaging doesn’t mean purity.💧 And “anti-aging” doesn’t mean aligned with me. I wanted something I could trust completely—something made with safe, natural ingredients under my full control.No fillers. No mystery chemicals. No mass-produced formulas that lose their vitality before they reach the shelf. So I did what any rebellious midlife woman would do…I took matters into my own hands. I studied formulations, cross-referenced medical research, and tested dozens of combinations until I found the blend that made my skin feel alive again.That’s how My2ndBloom Radiant Renewal Serum was born. A botanical blend of bakuchiol, rosehip, CoQ10, and vitamin C—each chosen for what it does, not how it sounds.It’s pure, potent, and proof that radiant, healthy skin isn’t about fighting the clock—it’s about doing your best to be your best. Every time I use it, I’m reminded:✨ I’m not chasing youth. I’m nourishing the woman I’ve become. So, I put that right on the guide. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really inside those high-end bottles—or wanted to make your own skincare you can trust—I’ve put my full recipe, research notes, and step-by-step guide in the Sage Rebellion Classroom as a free download. I'd love to see someone else try it and then we can compare notes. Grab your free copy :👉 [My2ndBloom Radiant Renewal Serum — Formula & Ingredient Guide] Because glowing skin shouldn’t cost $200—and wisdom should never fade quietly.