Category Archives: Ageism anecdotes

71 The second time around

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 71+ According to the calendar, my 72nd birthday is coming up; and calendars don’t lie. Neither do I as a rule, but this year I’ll be making an exception and I will tell the big lie. The … Continue reading →

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Getting our second wind

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Phyllis, Age 70 On Ellen Degeneres’ anniversary of her 1500 shows, I heard her say this, “I wear Cover Girl make up because it makes me feel younger and more beautiful.” I barfed and protested that sexism and ageism on … Continue reading →

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Purplelocks

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Eileen, Age 70 HE NOTICED Just as I was going through menopause, at age 51, my hair seriously started to change color, from dark brown to a certain shade of grey particularly on the top of my head. I was … Continue reading →

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AGEISM

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Pam, Age 72 I recall the moment when I realized that I had passed some “age” bar in the minds of others. I was in the hospital having carpal tunnel surgery because I could no longer swim or bike comfortably. … Continue reading →

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