the 40 and over project

It's Inauguration Day in America ! Listen as I share my thoughts on the significance of this day and what it means as we prepare for a new administration.

This episode is all about greetings in the new year, reflection on past memories, getting through the holidays without loved ones, praying for the homeless and hungry, and committing to fitness in 2021.

Citing an article from March 2020, written by Courtney Dabney called, "It took a pandemic but Generation X is finally getting love", listen to my commentary on how proud I am that my generation is thriving and surviving during the pandemic. Follow my blog at http://the40andoverproject.com and join my Facebook group at www.facebook.com/the40andoverprojectpodcast

The month of December means that the year we know as 2020 is almost over. And for most of us, we will be relieved. But what will that mean moving forward? Join me as I discuss ways to reflect on this tumultuous year and offer tips on how to move forward as we prep for 2021. Also, be sure to follow my blog at https://the40andoverproject.com and join my Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

Who knew that the year 2020 would turn out to be what it has been? No one could have ever predicted a pandemic, a new civil rights movement, an election like no other, and the list goes on. In this episode I talk about all of that and more and I want to hear from you. How will you define 2020? And how will 2020 define you, moving forward? Also be sure to visit my blog at the http://the40andoverproject.com and join my Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

Listen in as I discuss the trend of entrepreneurs during a pandemic, random days of the year, and holiday prep for families and how Black Friday will be different this year. Also, be sure to check out my blog, https://the40andoverproject.com and be sure to join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

This week marks Young Readers Week, which, if you are 40 and over over, reminds me of Write to Read Week from back in the day. I hope you're reading something. Also a shoutout to Veterans and a word on World Kindness Day. Thank you for listening. Enjoy!

It's Election Day 2020. One thing I've learned from this election is that consistency matters. Listen to my latest podcast as we cast our final ballots for the presidency. And if you haven't voted yet, make sure you have a plan for for today!

As of 10/28/20, there still have been no charges filed against any of the officers involved in the case of the unlawful killing of 26 year old, Breonna Taylor by police, in her apartment in Louisville, Kentucky. In this podcast, I share my views and frustrations as well as updates from the grand jury in this case. Thank you for listening and make sure you check out my blog at https://the40andoverproject.com and join my Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverproject podcast

We are a little under one week away from the election, once again at a crossroads of one of the most contested elections in American History. In this podcast, I talk about what's at stake. Thank you for listening and share with a friend. And be sure to join my Facebook group, www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

This past summer, I signed up for a 5 Day Challenge Art Journal workshop because, I needed a creative artsy outlet to let off some steam.  It was quite therapeutic. In this podcast, I talk about my experience in the workshop and other ways I channel my creativity during this pandemic, and the idea that we all don't have to be super artists but just have the want to be creative in our own unique ways. Thank you for listening to my podcast and please be sure to stop by my blog at:  https://the40andoverproject.com and join my Facebook group at: www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast 

We can all agree that 2020 has been absolutely nuts! However, one thing that 2020 has afforded me is the opportunity to slow down, reassess, review, and most importantly, write things down! In this podcast, I discuss my movement towards using paper planners again, a practice I had gotten out of the habit of before the pandemic.  I have found paper planners, planning, and writing things down during this pandemic to be quite helpful. Thank you for listening to my podcast and make sure you stop by my blog at:  https://the40andoverproject.com and join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

I don't have kids, cats, or dogs but now I'm a #PlantMom, all gifted to us at my mother's homegoing. Let's hope I have inherited my mother's #greenthumb, I'll keep you posted on their progress! I've given them all fun names…Stay Tuned for their progress on my blog at:  https://the40andoverproject.com and join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

I already created my podcasts for October, however, this is bonus material because I just felt the need to share. This week, 45 stated that, 1) don't late Coronavirus get you down, and 2) This is something we should get used to as normal, like the flu. No, this is not normal. Please VOTE on November 3.

Before you write the Black Lives Matter Movement off, just remember, if freedom is what you celebrate, you must understand that both the celebration of freedom and an effort to move the needle of what it means to be free forward, can indeed coexist, because, well…. This is America. I originally blogged about this topic on the 4th of July this past summer, but I wanted to share the topic on the podcast because I believe it is a topic that is relevant year round. Thank you for listening and please share. And be sure to stop by my blog: https://the40andoverproject.com and join the Facebook group at:  www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast 

Back to school shopping back in the 1980s, was an annual event, that involved parents taking their kids to local popular department stores to get the best deals on clothes, shoes, and school supplies for their growing boys and girls for the new school year.  Hear my commentary on the nostalgia of the back to school phenomenon as we deal with Homeschooling and all things are come with this pandemic. Check this out along with all blog posts at https://the40andoverproject.com and join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

I got on a bit of a soapbox this morning and decided to share in a video. Here's the audio from "A Little Pandemic Patience Please" . #WearYourMask #the40andoverproject

Social Activism has taken on many forms in the wake of the many cases of police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, I discuss the current climate along with my own activism experience. If you have 40 and over topics you would like to see featured here, let me know by leaving a comment. Thank you for listening!

For the remainder of the summer, I'm doing a #SummerRemix of all of my podcast episodes, encouraging my listeners to listen again or for the first time, to share, etc., all of my podcast episodes from the first six months, January to June. Enjoy! And be sure to join the Facebook group, www.facebook.com/groups/thecliquepodcast

Commentary and discussion on the continued stress of the Coronavirus combined with the nationwide movement and protests against police brutality in America. How are we dealing with both of these pandemics? How are we dealing with a lack of leadership from the White House? Take a listen to my opinions on all of this. Join my Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/thecliquepodcast

Listeners participated in a fun 90s Trivia night, simulcast on Facebook Live. If you are not a member of the clique Facebook group, please join at www.facebook.com/groups/thecliquepodcast

I just turned 47,which means, 50 is just around the corner. AARP is a national organization that serves as the voice for aging adults and all of the issues that come with that. How does that impact us? Also, grandparents today are not like ours were back in the day. Listen as I discuss all of this and more. Be sure to join the Facebook Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thecliquepodcast

Today is my 47th birthday. Yay! So in honor of my fascination and commitment to my generation, Generation X, born in the late 60s and 70s, I decided to share some fun and surprising historical political, social, musical, and pop culture facts about 1973 and the 70s. Enjoy! Be sure to join my Facebook discussion group, www.facebook.com/thecliquepodcast

Given the amount of time it looks like we'll be spending in the house over the next few weeks, a lot of DJs, famous and not so famous, are entertaining the masses with virtual dance parties. I thought I would take us back a bit to review a list of Top 90s Hip Hop Songs, specifically those songs that were the best dance songs. Now, the list is not mine, but I do agree with alot of the songs on the list. Make sure you join my Facebook discussion group at www.facebook.com/thecliquepodcast

Let's take our minds off this Coronavirus pandemic for just a few minutes and reminisce. Do you remember your first favorite rap song/album? Your first favorite rock/pop music crush? And what who were your go to style icons from the 80s or 90s (Salt n Pepa, Madonna, Prince, Run DMC). Let's talk about it here and be sure to share your 80s/90s photos in the Facebook Discussion Group on Throwback Thursday. Join the group: http/www.facebook.com/theclique

As we get older and our bodies change, the notion of having fun also changes. Some of us, unfortunately can't do the same things we used to do in our 20s, in our 40s. How has that affected your social life? How does if affect how you approach attending reunions, college gatherings, going out with your friends, etc? Please share here and be sure to join the Facebook Discussion Group, www.facebook.com/theclique

As Generation X, we are in our 40s and with that comes lots of changes and adjustments with our bodies. How do we deal with it? How have our habits changed (cooking, eating, fitness, etc)? How has our health been affected? Take a listen to the podcast. Chime and leave some comments.

In this episode, on the cusp of Valentine's Day, I reminisce on dating back in the day, the 80s/90s to be specific. After watching another episode of that 90s TV show, Living Single, I reflect on how Overton took the time to plan a date for Sinclair, featuring everything she liked. My question, in 2020, is, do men still do that? Is planning a date for your significant other a lost art? Or do men leave it up to women? Or whatever your dating situation may be? Share your thoughts. And be sure to join the discussion on the Facebook group, www.facebook.com/theclique

In the 90s we had TV shows like Martin, Living Single, Girlfriends,  and Friends that focused on friendships. They all had strong friend groups. Over the years I've developed some great relationships with people. College? Work experiences? Different parts of the country?  Different backgrounds? How have strong friendships shaped your life? Have your friendships been long lasting? When we are young we experience breakups, etc. As we grow older,  in our 40s, we experience marriages, divorces, child births, graduations, housewarmings, deaths, health scares, etc. Have your friends been there for you? If so, how? Vice Versa, how have you been there for them? Do you consider yourself a good friend? Thank you for listening to the clique. Don't forget to join the Facebook Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/theclique 

It's the last day of January 2020. What resolutions did you make? Are you sticking to them? Listen to this first episode of the clique and leave a voice message with comments.