Celebrating the Older Woman on International Women’s Day

I am quite vocal in life. Being assertive is an important trait to me. But I cannot singlehandedly fight the very subtle airbrushing of the older woman in society. As I age I notice that the spaces where I was once listened to and enthusiastically sought out are gradually receding. No, this isn’t my imagination. …

Waiting for bedtime – My reaction to my menopause

I refer to this as my ‘menopause photo’ because I felt grey despite all that colour Being menopausal isn’t fun, it isn’t the making of me and it sure as hell doesn’t present pivotal opportunities from which to launch memorable midlife moments which I will remember on my death bed, one day. The menopause was …

Embrace the moment and don’t wait for special days or occasions

Being in the midlife stage has taught me that waiting to enjoy moments in life is a futile strategy. This is for the simple reason that I miss the moments that could bring me peace and happiness because I am waiting for the next special day (Christmas/birthdays) or special occasions (anniversaries/invitation to dinner). I treat …

A Reflective Sunday Question – What Have You Given Up On?

Does anyone think about the big stuff? While laid up with Covid for the last two weeks I have had plenty of time to think – in between episodes of brain fog. This very act of thinking was a reminder in itself that I had omitted, in recent time, to ponder upon the big questions …