Women's Issues Midlife And Beyond
Bridget stared at the length of white, yet-to-be-touched, silk scarf with a frown that spoke volumes. Was it a 14 x 72 inch demon or wisp of possibility? She circled the fabric, dipped her brush in a puddle of blue dye, and stepped back. She sighed. “I’m afraid to start,†she said. “What if I screw it up?†Ah, midlife… Read More
“A young man saw an elderly couple sitting down to lunch at McDonald’s. He noticed that they had ordered one meal, and an extra drink cup. As he watched, the gentleman carefully divided the hamburger in half, then counted out the fries, one for him, one for her, until each had half of them. Then he poured half of the… Read More
You’ve been there, right? Your day was crazy, nonstop, go, go, go. You’ve barely had a moment to yourself, and when you did you dribbled coffee down the front of the white shirt you just had dry-cleaned. Fortunately, you keep a sweater on hand and can cover up the mocha cappuccino Grande that has become wearable art. A tension headache… Read More
Laura Sinclair Carlson What better place to ambush an angel than at church?  This month’s ambush model is the gorgeous Laura Sinclair Carlson. She was between services when I asked if she would wear March’s silk scarf giveaway.  Being the kind heart that she is, she accommodates me. As you can see, the 8 x 72-inch habotai silk is infused with spring-like… Read More
Picture the dilemma…an introvert wanders into a sex shop and hopes to learn what’s trending in the lives of midlife women and sexual escapades. Okay, so I didn’t wander in so much as sign up, but the rest is right. The superb Aging But Dangerous sent out an email blast that they would be hosting an evening of sexual discussion. Other… Read More
To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am. –Bernard Baruch It is impossible for me to write on this topic without bringing my experience with Mom into play. She was a stubborn woman who lived comfortably with denial. For instance, she insisted until the end of her life that cigarettes kept her alive, instead of creating… Read More
Me (thinking out loud): What shoes should I wear to the dental convention? There’s always a lot of walking. Is it possible to be comfortable with a high heel? Comfort and style? Ack!  I have nothing in my closet! (Head tilted towards the heavens, arms splayed wide for dramatic effect.) Hubby: Yeah. You’ll notice I’m losing sleep over what to… Read More
Have you ever felt bewildered by a response? You know, that moment when you thought this would happen but THAT happened instead? Well, I have, and it’s transpired more times than I can count. Here’s a case in point… The last two weekends I was an art vendor at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Forest Lake, MN. We’re raising funds to be… Read More
“Inside every older person is a younger person – wondering what the hell happened.” – CoraHarvey Armstrong Finances, Women, And Aging I grew up in a family that never saved. Part of the issue was the differing values placed on money by my parents. My dad liked to buy things with the belief they would be a sound investment…land, tractors, tools…. Read More
“I am so beautiful, sometimes people weep when they see me. And it has nothing to do with what I look like really, it is just that I gave myself the power to say that I am beautiful, and if I could do that, maybe there is hope for them too. And the great divide between the beautiful and the… Read More
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