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Comment on Defining My Own Beauty Now That I’m Fifty by Kathy Marris

Kathy Marris — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:49:15 +0000

Great article Audrey. You have nailed it! We 50 something women are made to feel invisible by the portrayal of younger versions in the media. I love it when I see older models used in advertising and on TV. We need to love the skin we are in and accept our wrinkles and middle aged spread for what it is – years of experience and knowledge.

Comment on Defining My Own Beauty Now That I’m Fifty by Kate

Kate — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:23:56 +0000

Great post!
Oh how I wish I could say I feel more beautiful now than I did in my 20′s. I have never thought of myself as pretty, never mind beautiful. And, notwithstanding compliments hubby gives me, I’ve never even been told I’m pretty…at most, I’ve heard I’m “cute”. (Matter of fact I once overheard a hiring mgr tell a coworker he wasn’t going to hire me because I wasn’t pretty. Now that’s certainly good for a teen girl’s ego, eh?)
Anyway, when I compare my 20-something face/body to my 50-something, I’d definitely give the edge to my younger self. And I don’t get the “hair is more important now” point; I feel the same now as I did in my youth about my hair. Nothing has changed.
But I’ll agree I have much more wisdom now than in my younger years and refuse to be duped or accept marketers using young models/actresses in advertisements for products for my age bracket. That’s just wrong, not to mention bordering on false advertising.

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Defining My Own Beauty Now That I'm Fifty - Generation Fabulous — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:01:28 +0000

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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:26:33 +0000

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Comment on Friends Do Not Need to Know You Drink Box Wine – Boxxle by Audrey

Audrey — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:27:22 +0000

Would love to hear some of your favorites. You never know, we may be able to get them here!

And so true about the spigot! Plus you can’t see how much you have drank through the cardboard box! At least with Boxxle I can look at the bag!

Comment on Friends Do Not Need to Know You Drink Box Wine – Boxxle by Splendid Market

Splendid Market — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:39:03 +0000

We just returned from an extended stay in the South of France and were surprised to see so many good options for boxed wine over there. It does make so much sense in so many ways. Although having that magic little spigot sitting there in the refrigerator ready to pour can be quite tempting…

Comment on Clever Find: The Rice Cube by Gary Turnbeau

Gary Turnbeau — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:40:08 +0000

We are one of the first to carry this product in the U.S. So much fun.

Comment on 7 Things This Boomer Wants to Tell Shoe Companies by Suzanne Kovacs

Suzanne Kovacs — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:52:16 +0000

Well said and well put!

Comment on Making Your Dreams Come True: Can’t do it? Sure you can. by Carol Cassara

Carol Cassara — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:13:14 +0000

I’m so glad you got it back—and I’ve also done mindfulness work, it’s great! I didn’t have the epiphany you had, but what a wonderful side effect. Goes to show you that stress can steal your life in ways we’d never think of. All the best to you!