Comments on: Women Over 50—Spring or Winter?

By: Sheri Goddard

Sheri Goddard — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:07:50 +0000

After recently watching the movie Slumdog Millionaire, I now faithfully do my gratitude list everyday, first thing in the morning. Even with all the problems we have in this country, I am so grateful for everything in my life!
And I am not referring to material things. Those used to be important when I was in my “accumulating years”, but not anymore. Now it is my family, my relationships, my pets and my life experiences and even knowing myself so much better that provide joy. Like many others, I feel more confident and peaceful after going through menopause. It can be a wonderful time in life to “wake up to who we really are.”

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:02:16 +0000

I love Magnolia’s blog. I think she is taking a break right now to retool, but she is so sweet and kind to posters — a real blogger role model! She has also posted a few of my blogs as a guest poster and I can’t wait to see what she has in store next!

By: Kathie M. Thomas

Kathie M. Thomas — Sun, 11 May 2008 05:56:03 +0000

I’m loving the age I am (50). I’m finding that I have a confidence in me that never existed in my younger age. I feel free to make decisions, to know that I have experience and wisdom on my side and that suddenly people do want to listen to me and appreciate what I have to offer them. And I want to write, and write, and write and share of all that.

The grandkids haven’t come yet but with 5 daughters and 2 of them married, I expect those days are not far away.

By: Pop Art Diva

Pop Art Diva — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:05:50 +0000

Wow, I was not prepared for the changes that happened to me when I hit menopause! I became emotional, highly irritable (some would say insanely irritable)and my short term memory became a thing of the past! It surprised me and drove me nuts because a) I hadn't been subject to mood swings prior to 40 and b) I was just grumpy and constantly looking for things I'd misplaced which made me grumpier!!! But, since I won't get any grandkids, my upside is the freedom from women's products, freedom from caring what other people think and the freedom to finally let my real self come dancing out to enjoy the world! PopArtDiva aka The BRAT in the HAT™

By: Vicki Flaugher

Vicki Flaugher — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:21:02 +0000

I love the advice you offer here. I have not yet hit menopause, but I am 46 so it’s coming very soon. Your perspective here really takes some of the anxious edge off for me. I’ve never cared about getting older, but I just don’t want to be a crank. Clearly, I don’t have to be.

Thanks for the contribution you’re making to supporting and empowering women. I will be sure to mention your site on my new blog for female entrepreneurs 35-55 years old. Your style is so joyous and refreshing–so wonderful! I am sure my readers will be able to relate fully. Keep up the great writing–I will return to read more!

Vicki Flaugher