Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Anxieties & Assessments
May 10, 2023
By Alice Herb As I am slowly getting used to my advanced age, I am reminded of long-ago ideas, arcane information, and a lot of what might have been useless in middle age but is now interesting tidbits front and center in my view of the world. The one…
Wise Women: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Has A New Podcast (And Other Women-Focused Podcasts Of Interest):
April 5, 2023
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…
A Heart That Beats For Us All By Mary Fridley
March 22, 2023
By Mary Fridley For this month’s blog, I’m going to share some writings that I’m inspired by these days. Since we can all use some uplift and inspiration, I thought I’d share them for your reading (and living) enjoyment. I recently had the pleasure of discovering Kitchen Table…
Age Debate: Does It Matter How Old You Actually Look Or Feel?
March 8, 2023
You may remember (especially if you feel your memory is good for your age!) that about a year ago, we published a post about the significant number of people who subjectively feel younger than their chronological age. As that post made clear, many people feel younger than the calendar tells…
Books On Life: New Words Of Wisdom For The Journey of Aging
March 8, 2023
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…
Ladies In Waiting: Older Actresses Are Finally Being Recognized
March 1, 2023
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…