Women Over 50: The Good Old Days… Really?

Women Over 50: The Good Old Days… Really?

In a classic Peanuts comic strip, Linus and Charlie Brown are having a conversation. Linus says, “I guess it’s wrong always to be worrying about tomorrow. Maybe we should think only about today.” Charlie Brown responds, “No, that’s giving up. I’m still...
Women Over 50: Does Your Potential Scare You?

Women Over 50: Does Your Potential Scare You?

While I was standing in my kitchen taking a coffee break, I noticed an unopened fortune cookie left over from a recent takeout dinner. When I opened it, I read, “Aim for the sky because even if you miss, you’ll still be among the stars.” This reminded me of a recent...
Women Over 50: Are You Happy?

Women Over 50: Are You Happy?

What’s your first reaction when you read that title? You may say yes or no, but your answer probably will be more nuanced than that. You may respond with, “Some of the time I am, but not all the time.” Or you may be curious and ask, “Why do you want to know?” or “What...
Women Over 50: How’s Your Pilot Light?

Women Over 50: How’s Your Pilot Light?

In her book Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell, Karen Walrond recounts the day a friend named Laura, whom she had not seen for some time, came to visit. Laura said emphatically that Karen looked good and asked what had happened....
Women Over 50: Do You Experience FOBLO?

Women Over 50: Do You Experience FOBLO?

Most of us have heard of FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out. It’s a hazard of being a woman who is curious, who loves learning new things, who wants to stay current and not fall behind in work or in life. I know many women who “suffer from” FOMO. And I’ll include myself in...