when the well dries up
a
view
of life from over
the hill.
What is the experience of ageing for women?
In a world where female youth is prized, as a woman in my late 50s, I look back on my half century while facing down the last remaining years with nostalgia, horror, fear, curiosity, bewilderment, resentment, resignation and, always, with humour.
Join me on my journey.
the suze orman effect
Now, I’m no stranger to Suze, having been first introduced to her on Oprah, and then seeing her books in the self-help aisle. But this was the first time I watched through her entire programme. At the end of the show, I found myself making that $252 donation to PBS and am eagerly awaiting my gift of the Suze Orman Financial Solutions Combo Pack.
An old biddy’s rant
The woman, instead of letting it go, insisted on inflicting her kindness, which in turn caused my flustered friend to refuse with even greater peevishness.
The interview
And just as Ms Fortune showed up, I suddenly felt a strong urge to pee. Too late.
right about now
As I stood in this increasingly icy edge of a Prufrock-esque sea, I had a moment of alarming clarity: A life lived is a life lived online.