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Coming into My Own at 60

GUEST POST by TONI KIEF The day I turned sixty I collided with a shocking revelation. I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up! I was single again, living alone and on my way to meet my women friends for vodka and cake. The thought wouldn’t stop; it kept repeating. I drove to the party, and took inventory.  At eleven I wanted [...]

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How To Be A Happy Older Woman

Given all the ageism and sexism smacking older women in the face aging can be a dismal state for many women. Mary Pipher to the rescue! In her new book, Women Rowing North, Pipher makes the case for a happy old age.  She declares, “Happiness depends on how we deal with what we are given.” Piper interviews older women from all walks of [...]

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Grandmother Wisdom for Granddaughters

GUEST POST BY TONI KIEF For this post Toni collected grandmother wisdom from friends that are grandmothers.  They are among the pairs photographed below. Dearest Granddaughters, Because of you, we joined the community of Grandmothers. We would like to assure you that it’s all worthwhile.  Watching you careen into adulthood pressing forward, [...]

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