I like to lightly brush my lips with my toothbrush at night to remove dry skin, then put on a heavy duty chapstick. It works wonderfully! I still reapply chapstick throughout the day, but they are never chapped. 

Focus on the outside AND the inside. 

Outside:

- Taking care of your skin is essential. Wash it twice a day and always remove makeup before bed. Moisturize it (with sunscreen!) daily, as well. Keep it out of the sun or protected. 

- Be kind to your hair. It will be healthier if you leave it natural and don't dye it. Ask your hairdresser to give you suggestions of cuts that are good for your face. 

- Dress well! Doesn't have to be expensive, just make sure you have lots of classic pieces (cardigans, a nice white blouse, black jeans, ballet flats, etc.) and keep it simple. Buy clothes that fit you nicely and get rid of anything that might be outdated or worn out. Wear something you feel confident in - it will show. 

- Eat healthy and exercise. This will show in your complexion and your physique. 

Inside

- Do things that make you happy

- Be intelligent

- Smile!

- Serve others

Do whatever you want! It's not specific. If your hair is getting thin or hard to maintain or unhealthy, then cut it. It's better for your hair if you do. But if you like it long and it looks good, there's no rule that says no older women can have long hair. Be you :)

Visionary?

scorching, flaming, radiating

Robert Frost and Emily Dickenson are my classic favorites. I love e.e. cummings, too. 

Emily Dickenson, Robert Frost, e.e. cummings...

The Art Institute of Chicago is awesome, but if you really want an art hub, go to NYC. You can hit the Met, the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim - three spectacular museums that are all found in the city. 

Repeat, repeat, repeat. Go through and memorize what the text is saying first, so you can improvise better in case you forget. Then take it in sections. Running lines with a partner is hugely helpful, probably the best thing you could do. 

Once: The Musical