So . . . I've ALWAYS had a vivid imagination, lots of determination, and an adventurous spirit, and now that I’m officially an “older adult”,  I don’t see ANY signs of that changing! After a lifetime of adventures (think Lucy Ricardo), I love spending time with my family and friends, and the simple things in life . . . flowers, good food, sunsets, walks on the beach, and all of the beauty that nature has to offer.

I love to travel, and I still like a little adventure every now and then, so I also love parasailing (if I can see the sand beneath the water), scaling tall buildings (in a glass-enclosed elevator), going to Epcot Center at Disney World, and I love to laugh!

The thing is, there are so many places to go, things to do, and people to see and SO much more I want to explore, learn and experience! So I’ve decided I’m just going to keep on doing as much as I can for as long as I can . . . so I can keep on doing as much as I can, for as long as I can!

I’ve also learned some valuable life lessons.  Some have kept me humble and some have made me wise.  But no matter what, I’m pretty much an eternal optimist, so when life hands me lemons . . .

In terms of the personal, I’ve got a great husband, two sons, two daughters-in-love, and two grandsons. Okay, did anyone else notice the two’s here? (I've also been married two times, but I wasn't going to say that . . . and then I couldn't help myself . . . 🤦🏽‍♀️ ).

I’m blessed to have a relationship with God, and grateful for work that stimulates my thinking and creativity. I love to eat so I love to cook, and I like movies but I rarely stay awake long enough to finish them!

But, enough about me. Take your time and look around, and drop me a line at donna@nospringchickenista.com or comment at our NoSpringChickenista Facebook community. I look forward to hearing from you!

 Now . . . where’s my lemonade??!!

Donna Gaines