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Yes, It CAN (Will?) Happen to You...

May 13, 2011 by Mary Schmidt

Sure, we’re all fun and fab and over 40 (or 50, or 60). But, age isn’t just a number. It’s a reality, and our bodies have their own agenda, even with the best of care. As difficult as it may be for independent women, we also have to realize we need help on occasion, especially as we get “old old.” We don’t think “that” will ever happen to us – falls, dementia, fading sight, just plain old age – but if we live long enough it will, in some form or fashion. Even Betty White moves slower than she used to…and I’ve been told bladder control is one of the first things to go. (Here’s an idea – thong Depends in designer colors!) Are you still reading? Or have I totally bummed you out? ...

Living a Dangerous Life

Apr 20, 2011 by Bonnie Simon

Everyone knows it’s dangerous to, say, ride a motorcycle or eat saturated fat, but somehow we miss the inherent danger of being alive. My husband died of acute leukemia. In June of 2008, we were living ordinary lives. In July, I took Dave to the doctor for what we thought was diverticulitis, common to 45 year old men and easy to cure. In August, he was trapped in the hospital on chemotherapy and by the end of September, he was gone. The whole hospital episode, from diagnosis to death, took six weeks. Is it any wonder it seems to me that we barely control anything in our lives? Trouble will find you, even if you’re perfectly still. What kind of world is this? The raw truth is that it’s a world where the person...

Mid-Life Sampler Platter

Mar 30, 2011 by Sheila Strekal

I got in my car the other day and the tripometer read ‘26.2’ and I thought to myself “This must be a sign that I should register for a marathon.” I later realized that it was probably not the universe telling me to train for a marathon, but rather my car telling me that if I really feel the need to travel 26.2 miles, I should do it while seated and at a speed of 60-70 MPH, not on foot at 5 MPH. That’s the problem with signs. If you read them wrong, you may wind up doing something stupid, like running, or calling an ex. I hate running. Not that you can really call what I do ‘running’. It’s more of a ‘wog’. Not really walking, but slower than jogging. For some reason...

I Want Annette Bening’s Hair (She can keep Warren Beatty)...

Mar 16, 2011 by Mary Schmidt

And I’ve tried…and tried…and tried. I’ve finally had the startling epiphany (after attempt #48 or so) that I’ll never have her hair – because I don’t have her head (including that gorgeous 53-year-old happy kitten face). Well, duh, Mary. How often have even the most independent, self-confident of us tried to look like or be something we’re not? Let’s pause here for a second in not-so-loving memory of the ubiquitous “Rachels” back in the day…’K. moving on. I didn’t have the ‘do. I thought it was quite sufficient for Jennifer Anniston to run around in the thing (followed by herd of hairdressers to keep the coif)…and she was recently quoted that it was “the ugliest haircut I’ve ever seen.” Then there’s the depressing I’m supposed to look/be/do _____________. I’m convinced that this “supposed to”...

How I like to do yoga

Mar 11, 2011 by Debra Pearlman

Over the years I’ve tried many ways to stay in shape. Lately, I’ve been yoga in the therapy pool at my gym. But I found a much better and faster way to achieve the perfect downward facing dog. I can’t really describe it in words, you’ll just have to watch the...

International Women’s Day: How Will You Thank Yourself?...

Mar 8, 2011 by Toby Bloomberg