Featured: Cindy H, 60

50 Over 50 Project participant, 2021. For more information on being included in the next round of the project, click here. This biography was written by Robin Weidner.

“I am moved by new and beautiful scenery, a good meal or an inspired talk.”

A music composer (30 songs), poet, painter, author and publisher, Cindy’s extended family includes 13 living children and 36 grandchildren. Five of these are biologically hers but the rest are hers too and have become some of her greatest friends.

Marrying a man 24 years older (a second marriage for them both), has been a gift but also has brought issues as his ability to take care of himself and her has declined. Cindy has found strength in taking better care of herself and prioritizing what she needs that he can no longer do for her. As a “shiny white blonde,” she enjoys having a “wicked sense of humor,” and looking for silver linings.