Trying to Age Gracefully….(emphasis on trying!)

Navigating the second half with heart, humor, and a little chaos!

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My name is Victoria Cross. I’m a Christian, Wife, Mom, Nana, and a Jesus & Coffee enthusiast who believes that we get better with age. I’m also a cowgirl at heart!

Category: Midlife

  • Confessions Of A Reformed Pink Hater

    I’ve never been a girly girl. Growing up, I was more at home with scraped knees than painted nails. Pink was never my color of choice—somehow, I decided it was too soft, too fragile, too much of a weakness. And as a tomboy, weakness wasn’t something I was willing to wear. Now I’m a grandmother…

  • I made you. Call me.

    I often have to remind myself that I’m still their Mom… Even if I’ve been ghosted (especially by my sons.) Let me just say it: Parenting adult children is like being demoted… without notice… or severance.   But I didn’t sign a contract saying, “Congratulations, you’re now just a backup character in your own story.”…

  • Hello World!

    Welcome to Aging Gracefully — or at least trying to. Let’s be honest: some days we’re embracing wisdom and inner peace, and other days we’re wondering why we pull a muscle when we sneeze. This blog is for those of us navigating the middle (or later) chapters with humor, heart, and the occasional hot flash.…