Sitting still and contemplating my navel has never been high on my to-do list. Yes, I understand that meditation is meant to be life-changing. I’ve even dabbled in it, felt the benefits, and acknowledged the wisdom of clearing the mind. And yet, the idea of sitting cross-legged, focusing on my breath, and thinking of nothing … Read more
Have you shared your story yet? One thing I think we should all as mature women is to not fall into the trap of thinking nobody wants to hear, or will want to hear, family stories. They do and they will. Are you the family story-gatherer? Who is the keeper of the history in your … Read more
Let’s get one thing straight: style has no age limit. If you love it and it makes you feel fabulous, wear it. However, some things, no matter how fit and fabulous we are, can slide into the “Uh-Oh” category. Not because we’re “too old” but because… well, life changes things. You may believe the ads … Read more
Before I launch into this topic, I’m going to apologise for using the expression Women of a Certain Age. It always seems very patronising to me. We don’t affix a moniker to men of a certain age, even if they do have changeable body shapes, so why should women be singled out?!
It seems to me that one of our major problems today is that we take ourselves too seriously. Particularly when it comes to calories and the counting thereof …
As women who will never see 55 again, we’re more than aware that we have to be careful about what we say and do for fear of giving offence. To somebody. Somewhere. Which appears to have led to a loss of humour in everyday life.