3 months ago
The Wrinkles No One Wants to Have
One morning, as I was putting makeup on, I was taking a serious look at my reflection. This in my make-up mirror, which of course was magnified for maximum detection of everything you really do not want to see. Looking closely…
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5 months ago
Socially Acceptable Weight Gain? Yup, It’s a Thing!
I stepped off the bathroom scale, looked in the mirror and thought, “Really!” That scale has been totally off the last two months, so I knew it was definitely time for me to kick it to the corner and social distance. Or maybe I should move…
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7 months ago
Can We Appreciate the Value of Human Life at Any Age?
There has been so much conversation, all around the world, about the value of life once a person reaches 65. Ultimately, this begs the question: what is lacking within us that we can so casually discuss the disposability of our elders?
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1 year ago
Surprised by Age: Taking Off the Invisibility Cloak Is Not as Easy When You Reach 60
Why is it that, as we age, we are constantly being told what we should or should not be doing? “You are too old to be doing that” permeates our lives on a daily basis, especially if you are over 65…
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2 years ago
I Choose Me! Becoming Your Own Best Advocate in the Years After 60
Being the product of an abusive father, I grew up a people pleaser. By constantly trying to please him, I learned to survive. In doing so, for years I kept lying to my inner self. We all know we should never lie to ourselves…
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