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Are Old Dudes Getting Hotter Or Am I Simply Getting Older?

February 2, 2019

I suspect that the main reasons behind my increasing attraction to old dudes are my age and my deteriorating eyesight. …

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What Advice Would You Give Your Daughter As She Transitions Into Womanhood?

January 25, 2019

When I was growing up, I wish someone had told me to bury the past, to keep my eyes focused …

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If You Could Invite Any Eight People – Living Or Dead – To Dinner, Who Would They Be? And What Is On The Menu?

January 5, 2019

Whenever I’m put on the spot to choose my favorite song, book or movie, I get flustered and find it …

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I’m Not Quite Ready To Wear A Leopard-Print Kaftan This Christmas

December 7, 2018

How’s everyone faring in the depressing search for the perfect dress for Christmas parties and, ultimately, the big day? I’m …

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It’s OK To Be White AND A Man, Just Don’t Abuse The Privilege

October 22, 2018

  Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash Evidently, certain people have a chip on their shoulder about the terrible onus of having white …

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The Best Skinny Jeans For Women That Aren’t Skinny

October 4, 2018

Not sponsored. Nothing gives a middle-aged woman more pleasure than great customer service. Perhaps, because we’ve been through the mill …

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Should We Share Our Birthing Stories Online? Absolutely!

September 25, 2018

There has been a backlash recently against new mothers who share their birthing stories online. Some people don’t like this …

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I’m More Concerned About Trump’s Policies Than The Size Of His Dick

September 21, 2018

There’s been a lot of talk about fruit and veg in the press this week. First, about the loonies here in …

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Is This Year’s “Bachelor” Helping Us Think Beyond The Stereotypes?

September 5, 2018

I’ve been sucked into The Bachelor again. No excuse really, other than it’s the perfect wind-down tv that gives me …

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Making Jam, Authenticism, And Being Good With Who You Are

September 3, 2018

I’ve had some opinion pieces published on various news sites and magazines over the past month. And while that’s a …

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15 Things Every Middle-Aged Woman Needs In Her Handbag

August 24, 2018

Panty liners and wet wipes – for when you sneeze, cough, laugh or have to jump on a trampoline to …

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The Hidden Link Between Muscle Tone And Weight Gain In Middle Age

August 17, 2018

I know I drone on about the unfairness of weight gain in middle age a lot. I don’t want to …

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Arty-Fartiness And A Celebration Of The Naked Female Form

August 3, 2018

One of the best parts about this stage of life is having the time, finally, to concentrate on what we …

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Rule No. 1 Of Feminism: Never Bleat About How Hard It Is To Have It All, When Fighting To Have It All

July 15, 2018

It appears to be the fate of women in search of equality that we’re damned if we do and we’re …

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