I was at a party on Saturday, talking with a group of women who were …
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How Old Do I Look?
I’m writing this post to make one thing clear about the website How Old Do …
Read MoreMy 49th Birthday
Today I turn 49 years old. I love my birthday. Each year I throw myself …
Read MoreOld Is Good
My hair stylist recently made a comment about her children’s definition of “old.” She seemed …
Read More“I Am Old.” Say it
The other night I was at the meeting of a non-profit that works with refugees …
Read MoreOlive Kitteridge
HBO’s four-part series Olive Kitteridge is one of the best things I’ve ever watched. Frances …
Read MoreMy 48th Birthday
Today I am 48 years old. I’m also a middle-aged woman with an edgy haircut. …
Read MoreWhen You Fall for No Reason
I was walking down from the elevated train platform yesterday after work, on perfectly normal stairs, …
Read MoreUsed to be “American Association of Retired Persons”
A friend described looking at this photo as feeling like “a kick in the stomach!” …
Read MoreNot Afraid to Give My Age
My 46th birthday was in July, but I’m feeling like it’s time to start calling …
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