Culture

It’s not uncommon for women “of a certain age” to feel unseen or unheard. And for good reason: Older women are frequently ignored in popular culture and only rarely portrayed in a positive light in mainstream media. That means we frequently don’t know about the important and vital work many…

The late, great New York Times fashion and society photographer Bill Cunningham once said, “Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.”  Whether you are 23 or 83, determining what to wear and how you want to present yourself to the world requires self-reflection and self-confidence. Whether…

The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” For some of us, we can barely be without our earbuds or headphones because of the importance of music in our lives. Whether you’re listening to vinyl albums or scrolling on Spotify, having music ever-present is often…

In addition to the sheer pleasure of delving into a new book and being entertained or enlightened by the thoughts and words of another, there is also the possibility you may glean some essential truths or wise ideas about your own life. Such is the case with several new books…

With each successive award show making it more and more clear, women over 50 appear to be finally making an impression in Hollywood. Whether it’s been the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild, or the upcoming Oscars on March 12th, older women are reaping the benefits of hard-earned trophies after…

It’s challenging enough to keep adding candles to the cake each year. But to then also feel shame or guilt or anxiety because your face reflects those many years feels deeply unfair. It’s largely an artifact of marketing departments for beauty products and a culture that celebrates a false facade…