Rewriting the Narrative on Being an Older Woman
What do Suzanne Somers, Cindy Crawford and Jane Seymour have in common? All of them are selling you “ageless” skin care. And most women are buying it. Maybe not the product but the idea that you are in need of radical repair. It’s the message older women are bombarded with on a daily basis. I …
I look at other blogs on aging and read the comments made by women to gage how they are feeling about growing older. I like the blog Growing Bolder. A quote by singer Melissa Ethridge caught my eye: “I would not trade in my 50’s for any other time I’ve lived. If you’re facing 50, …
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On most days, when I’m feeling good, I don’t want to waste time, not a second squandered on anything that doesn’t feed my soul. On others, I do waste precious time and energy wishing things were different — if only I could go back in time. Letting go of youth is hard to do in …
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You may have missed this article in the New York Times. I was so inspired when I read it that it propelled me to jump-start New Wrinkle. Here is an excerpt from actress Frances McDormand on becoming an older woman in our society: I have not mutated myself in any way,” she said. “Joel (her husband) …
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So many women in our culture feel a bit panicked when they reach middle age. Of course biology is part of the equation, but so too are the messages of our society. For example, older workers have a harder time getting a job or finding love. We might feel good about our talents, skills and …
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I had a dream last night that I was watching the TV news and instead of seeing only young, flawless fresh-faced women, included in the dialogue were older women with lined, experienced, mature faces. At first it seemed odd as it’s something you rarely see in mainstream media – except for maybe the token “old …
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I love strong, authentic women who are no longer trying to prove how perfect and well put together they are – no signs of stretched, wrinkle-free faces with large, puckered lips. Somehow it makes me feel more free and courageous enough to withstand what the media bombards us with on a daily basis. As a …
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The movie Harold and Maude came to mind when I was recently standing in a line at a Pharmacy. There was an elderly woman who never stopped smiling, joking and sharing her spirit with those around her. I was instantly taken by her as she exhibited all the life-affirming qualities as Ruth Gordon in the 1971 …
What is it about calling someone an old lady that is so insulting? I found myself pondering that question after a man, in one of those monster trucks, attempted to pull into my parking space. The red-faced, bearded gentlemen then yelled out, “Fuck you old lady.” Now I didn’t mind the cursing, lord knows …