A dream lineup of aging rock gods might change the way we look at older people in this country. [Read more…]
What We Can Learn from Oldchella
The Feminist Fight Club by Jessica Bennett; A Book Review
You’d think, fifty years* after the Equal Rights Amendment was killed by Phyllis Schlafly and her ilk, women would be on a level par with men in the workplace. Surprise.
Age Denial is a Prison
There it was again: another supposedly independent thinker crowing to the world.
“I don’t think of myself as old…”
The woman in the photo, Connie Britton, was 49 when she said that. I admire her determination, but it’s foolish. Here’s why. [Read more…]
Reinvention and Risk: Writing Romance After 60
Marj Charlier, Author
My friend, author Marj Charlier, is branching out. Her energy and can-do attitude inspire me. Here’s her story.
Fighting Workplace Sexism with Humor
Because ageism is so closely related to sexism, you’ll want to learn this amazing technique for making your voice heard. [Read more…]
Why We Love to Talk about Our Aches and Pains
When I was a young person I would watch older people get together and talk, and I saw they frequently talked about their maladies. I thought, “How boring!” You probably did, too. [Read more…]
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