Do I really need to reinvent myself?

Everywhere I look I see article headlines, books, speakers and various messages all extolling the virtues of reinventing yourself at this stage in life.  Sigh. View Post

Hi, it’s me again.

I feel like I’ve been away from here, my blog, for such a long time. It has been a longer break than usual, mostly because View Post

On becoming elders

What do you think of the term “elderhood?” If your reaction is similar to mine, it can best be summed up as “ew!” Not me, I’m not an elder. Good grief, don’t those people sit around piazzas or town squares doling out unwanted advice and/or judgments? View Post

The day I felt like the oldest woman on the planet.

I went into a beauty supply store recently to pick up a facial serum. I knew exactly what I wanted as I had just finished using a sample and really liked it. So, I headed directly to that section of the store. Before I got there, however, a young sales clerk caught me and offered her assistance. I thought, “Why not. Maybe there’s something new I should know about.”

When I told her what I was there for,   View Post