Tag: aging
-
from chaos to calendar
For most of December, I was gearing up to write a post similar to the one I wrote last January: New Year’s Resolutions I’d like to make for other people. (Translation: A list of annoying habits I wish they’d quit.) This year, though, I found myself coming up short. The only subject that stood out…
-
miss menopause
Two weeks ago, I had an extremely awkward conversation that I never imagined I would have. I often encounter, or even create, situations where conversations deviate outside the bounds of normal everyday stuff. But, sitting in my kitchen talking to a beautiful, ridiculously smart 24 year old about my menopause symptoms knocked me off my…
-
can you see me?
Last year, I read a book called “Calling Invisible Women” by Jeanne Ray. The story resonated with me as the main character was a married mother of two in her early 50’s who wakes up one morning and realizes she is invisible. Her family does not notice any change in her but her friends notice…
Do I have chalk on my face? by Denise Geschke 