The Title, Fifty Shades Of Grey, Was Already Taken I wanted a sunny day. Okay, maybe a whole day of sunshine was getting greedy. I would–do-cartwheels-even-though-I’d-probably-break-a-hip-if-I-did–settle for a few paltry hours of the yellow stuff. But no. This day, like so many others of late, held all the appeal and color of a dank and dingy dishrag. Remember dishrags? Do… Read More
Menopause Or Moonpause
“Older women are forthright and honest. They’ll tell you right off you are a jerk if you are acting like one.†–Andy Rooney Menopause. A word, a state of being, scrutinized more closely than George Clooney in a speedo. What does it mean? How long does it last? How can we deal with the symptoms? Why are my symptoms different… Read More
That Moment When You Realize You’ve Left Holiday Decorations Up A Bit Too Long: Or, @#$%^!
Eight little black eyes peered at me from the fireplace mantel. They were inanimate eyes, so why did I clearly see mirth and more than a hint of taunting? As you may recall, my sweet husband put up our Christmas tree* and other holiday decorations this year. I was simply too tired, or at least too unenthused, to drag the… Read More
6 Things I Learned In “55+” 4-Hour Defensive Driver Training* *Making Out In The Back Seat Was Not One Of Them
It was a freak’n cold day. My husband had signed us up for the “55+” 4-Hour Defensive Driver Training class claiming it would be fun to do together. (Truthfully, he wanted to get the 10% discount on our insurance, but that man can spin a good story when necessary.) As soon as the alarm went off I checked our marriage… Read More
Menopause and Anxiety: Four And A Half Tips To Try
Five Seemed Too Stressful! “If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief.†-Brene Brown Whyyyyyyyy???? You feel anxious, and the more you try to move past it the more you seem to feed the fear. Are you going crazy, or is anxiety just one more symptom of… Read More
Progesterone: The Jan Brady of Hormones?
If Marcia Brady were estrogen, and sister Jan progesterone, the infamous line would still apply…â€Estrogen, Estrogen, Estrogen!†Estrogen embodies femaleness, it dominates, it ebbs, and it gets more than its fair share of press. Say the word “estrogen†in mixed company and the following will likely occur– women nod and men get twitchy. Progesterone, on the other hand, is somewhat… Read More
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