I wonder why so many women seem to be so fond of the noun Hag? It has always been a name I associate with ghastly, very old and quite ugly women but it has come into vogue as an acceptable descriptive of “old woman”. It’s not. I know it’s fashionable in some circles to … 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?!
Are you a fabulous 55+ woman who’s tired of society’s constraints, and ready to embrace life with unbridled passion? If the answer was yes, it’s time to kick those societal restrictions to the curb and embark on some adventures that will leave you feeling more alive than ever before.
This article has been prompted by people I have always thought of as friends and who aren’t. I would love to hear your views on this. I find it quite distressing! Sometimes.
I have learned this is a very vexing question which can create huge emotional swings in people. If you’re a woman who is 55Plus, a very specific demographic, do you want to be called A certain age? Senior? Elderly? Crone? Or perhaps a Sage or any one of perceptive, thoughtful, wise or even, my all-time favourite, perspicacious? Whatever … what do you choose as your label?
Let’s talk about fabrics …
Fabrics have changed so much over the years we find ourselves in a world of chaos, not knowing what to wear that’s ecologically sound and what’s sustainable and what looks good!
We all know that Sales are held to make you buy things you didn’t know you wanted and probably don’t. But find me someone who can resist a Sale which includes items with amazing prices?
An aware woman in the 55Plus bracket. If that’s you, I’m wondering if you will be sweet and kind enough (I know you will!) to answer a few questions for me? Please?!
Have you noticed how many courses there are about writing blogs? Most of them extol the virtues of blogging (of course they do … they want you to buy the course!) and give you 5 ways (or 7 or 10 or whatever) to monetise what you write.
I’ve been writing blogs for over 10 years and have never ever made 6 figures in one month and these lovely creatures do just that … 6 figures … constantly … from their blogs! I’m obviously doing it wrong …
I’m going to start by saying sweats, flushes, flashes, whatever you want to call these side-effects of menopause can last through to your 80s. You didn’t want to hear that, but it’s true. At 73 I still have hot flushes and they’re almost as bad now as back in my 50s.