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Whom to Remember on Mother’s Day

I propose that we enlarge Mother’s Day to honor not just our biological mothers but our spiritual mothers as well.  They are the teachers, neighbors, aunts, family friends and others whose generosity of spirit left an indelible [...]

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Growth Through Vulnerability

Being vulnerable is generally defined as speaking and acting in a way that involves a risk where the outcome is unpredictable.  For this reason, many take pains to avoid being vulnerable rather than chance receiving disapproval and rejection. This limited perspective overlooks the enormous benefits of being vulnerable. Abigail Thomas, the [...]

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Three Cheers for Feisty Old Broads

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day. These immortal words of Dylan Thomas are a suitable motto for Feisty Old Broads, older women who reject the stereotype of the accommodating old lady.  The FOB’s are women who are fearless in their individuality. They speak truth to power, laugh a lot, have [...]

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Who is the Powerful Older Woman? 

This past weekend I watched the women’s final four college basketball games.  Young, powerful athletic bodies were on full display. As I became absorbed in the games, I bemoaned the loss of my once athletic body and physical prowess in general, until my thoughts turned to a different definition of power as it applies to the older woman. [...]

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Coping with Loneliness

“I do pretty well living alone, but on days when I crave companionship, it becomes depressing.”  “I’m too embarrassed to reach out to friends when I’m feeling lonely.”  “My family sees me as a strong woman, so they don’t realize I get lonely and would like them to contact me more.” “I wish there were places, other [...]

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