Aging Gracelessly
Up-lifting? Alas, too expensive.25 total reviews
Comment from royowen
Of I don't think men worry anywhere near as much and the dear fairer sex, but I have noticed that I'm becoming more invisible, (positively transparent) to the younger generations, heh heh, always love your writing, your perspective is beautifully unique Liz, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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Of I don't think men worry anywhere near as much and the dear fairer sex, but I have noticed that I'm becoming more invisible, (positively transparent) to the younger generations, heh heh, always love your writing, your perspective is beautifully unique Liz, blessings Roy
Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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Thanks for stopping by, Roy. This piece was written four years ago. I'll be 66 next month. During the Reign of Corona, when the salons were closed, I let my preternaturally red (i.e. magenta) hair go silver. As to Diane Keaton, some suspect she finally caved.
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That?s sad
Comment from Wendy G
Love it! You have captured the enigma really well. In the end who cares about age? (Speaking to myself here, as I have yet another birthday coming very soon, and I am considerably older than you are).
Your photo here is a lovely one, and you don't look your age, but even if you did, what does it matter? Good for Diane Keaton. She's a strong and sensible woman. I think some of those who have all that work done end up looking unnatural and ridiculous.
And I wear what I like, generally what is comfortable and suits me. Mostly jeans and tee-shirts. And you should be able to wear whatyou like too, and if young styles and bright colours are your thing, go for it!
The topic of "getting work done" is a pertinent one, and unfortunately it is mostly directed at women who seem to be a bit insecure re ageing. Men are just counted as "distinguished" or such. Love the wit and humour in your writing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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Love it! You have captured the enigma really well. In the end who cares about age? (Speaking to myself here, as I have yet another birthday coming very soon, and I am considerably older than you are).
Your photo here is a lovely one, and you don't look your age, but even if you did, what does it matter? Good for Diane Keaton. She's a strong and sensible woman. I think some of those who have all that work done end up looking unnatural and ridiculous.
And I wear what I like, generally what is comfortable and suits me. Mostly jeans and tee-shirts. And you should be able to wear whatyou like too, and if young styles and bright colours are your thing, go for it!
The topic of "getting work done" is a pertinent one, and unfortunately it is mostly directed at women who seem to be a bit insecure re ageing. Men are just counted as "distinguished" or such. Love the wit and humour in your writing.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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Don't get me going on the double-standard for men! Actually, do get me going--perhaps I will write on the subject if I can think of anything that hasn't been said on the tired theme. As for my looking younger--thanks!--photos don't show my many wrinkles--many people take me as younger--but only until they see my face!--on account of my colorful age-inappropriate clothes. This piece was written four years ago. During the Reign of Corona, when the salons were closed, I let my preternaturally red (i.e. magenta) hair go silver. As to Diane Keaton, some suspect she finally caved.
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for these reflections on aging and hooray for Diane Keaton for not pretending. I honestly can't bear to see little old ladies with dyed jet black hair. No one is going to think they are younger. But you have fashion chic and good athletic energy and that keeps you looking young!
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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Thanks for these reflections on aging and hooray for Diane Keaton for not pretending. I honestly can't bear to see little old ladies with dyed jet black hair. No one is going to think they are younger. But you have fashion chic and good athletic energy and that keeps you looking young!
Comment Written 11-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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Thanks for stopping by, Helen. This piece was written four years ago. I'll be 66 next month. During the Reign of Corona, when the salons were closed, I let my preternaturally red (i.e. magenta) hair go silver. As to Diane Keaton, some suspect she finally caved.
Comment from Midi O'Rourke
I love it. Five for your brilliant alliterative sentences. Plus 1 for your descriptions.
But behind the sequined curtain in Emerald City stands a simple someone, with sagging somethings (we all know what things).
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Stubbornly wrinkled Diane.
More than funny. You made a good point.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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I love it. Five for your brilliant alliterative sentences. Plus 1 for your descriptions.
But behind the sequined curtain in Emerald City stands a simple someone, with sagging somethings (we all know what things).
and
Stubbornly wrinkled Diane.
More than funny. You made a good point.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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Thankssssss Midi! This piece was written four years ago. I'll be 66 next month. During the Reign of Corona, when the salons were closed, I let my preternaturally red (i.e. magenta) hair go silver. As to Diane Keaton, some suspect she finally caved.
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It's a great piece. I am saving it! Nice number. Beautiful head of hair! It looks like you silvered early.
Comment from Douglas Goff
Yea, getting old sucks and I'm not sure how graceful the journey can actually be.
Still there of gifts that come with age. Wisdom, awareness, financial stability (usually) and respect in most societies.
I enjoyed your first story. This line made me crack up:
when she bemoaned the hands of Diane the betrayer.
Very well done. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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Yea, getting old sucks and I'm not sure how graceful the journey can actually be.
Still there of gifts that come with age. Wisdom, awareness, financial stability (usually) and respect in most societies.
I enjoyed your first story. This line made me crack up:
when she bemoaned the hands of Diane the betrayer.
Very well done. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2023
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Thanks for stopping by, Douglas! This piece was written four years ago. I'll be 66 next month. During the Reign of Corona, when the salons were closed, I let my preternaturally red (i.e. magenta) hair go silver. As to Diane Keaton, some suspect she finally caved.
Comment from padumachitta
hi..
oh yes, I love Keaton...
And i loved Hepburn, she got old and shakey and was still such a great woman...
I am getting old, I still wear the same thing I have all my life, jeans, t shirts and plaid shirts...I like skater clothes because they are comfortable and I could give a flying sh** what any one thinks of me...old id just a pain in the knees and back..I refuse to give money to the beauty industry and be held ransome by the winkles I have that have proved I lived through crap and survived...oh geez.....now that's my two cents worth....
good write this one of yours!
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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hi..
oh yes, I love Keaton...
And i loved Hepburn, she got old and shakey and was still such a great woman...
I am getting old, I still wear the same thing I have all my life, jeans, t shirts and plaid shirts...I like skater clothes because they are comfortable and I could give a flying sh** what any one thinks of me...old id just a pain in the knees and back..I refuse to give money to the beauty industry and be held ransome by the winkles I have that have proved I lived through crap and survived...oh geez.....now that's my two cents worth....
good write this one of yours!
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Hello again, loyal fan! Stop by anytime. Always a pleasure. (Two cents worth? OUCH! Is that what you got paid to read this piece?)
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Ha ha .. no my 2cents worth...was my long rambling... but I laughed at the double meaning
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I'm relieved to know that you were paid for reading--once the 4-day promotion ends (tomorrow?) the piece is pulled from the active roster and you get paid just two cents if you go to the portfolio to read it!
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I often read for 2 cents...some of the best stuff is never promoted... and some of the ah... questionable is paid up to top spot. I?ve read some great 2 cent pieces!
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Likewise. Re the top spot: To quote LisaMay cream rises, as does scum.
Comment from kmoss
I'm going to be honest here(it's a damning trait of mine, as is aging), I would have never guessed your true again by your profile. I literally thought you were in your forties! There are subtle hints in this story showing that you do know that you do not "look your age." I am in the opposite side of the spectrum, always guessed to be older than my actual age, which I have loathed but cannot really change. At some point, you chuck it in the #%}^ it bucket and move on! I do wish you would have mentioned the double standard, men aging gracefully. I am very pleased I took the time to read....as I sit here aging not so gracefully. I love how your writing deposits your readers into your mind for a moment!
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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I'm going to be honest here(it's a damning trait of mine, as is aging), I would have never guessed your true again by your profile. I literally thought you were in your forties! There are subtle hints in this story showing that you do know that you do not "look your age." I am in the opposite side of the spectrum, always guessed to be older than my actual age, which I have loathed but cannot really change. At some point, you chuck it in the #%}^ it bucket and move on! I do wish you would have mentioned the double standard, men aging gracefully. I am very pleased I took the time to read....as I sit here aging not so gracefully. I love how your writing deposits your readers into your mind for a moment!
Comment Written 19-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Don't get me going on the double-standard for men! Actually, do get me going--perhaps I will write on the subject if I can think of anything that hasn't been said on the tired theme. As for my looking younger--thanks!--photos don't show my many wrinkles--many people take me as younger--but only until they see my face!--on account of my preternaturally red (i.e. magenta) hair and my colorful age-inappropriate clothes. thanks again for the lovely ssssssurprise!
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I?m sure you could come up with something that hasn?t been said! And wear whatever the hell you want. Lol
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I always do! At least as regards how I dress. (As for ideas on the theme ??)
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Sailing through life-men are the respected, well built ships while women are the worn out crews that keep the ship going. Just a random thought this morning!
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Clever! You can make a mint selling posters.
Comment from Judy Lawless
I can sure relate to these musings, Liz. My hair started turning grey at a fairly young age and I coloured it. I was often mistaken for someone many years younger, even thought to be an older sister to my daughter, or a daughter to my older sister. When I decided to just be who I am, my mother told me I was too young to have grey hair! My response, "If I were too young, I wouldn't have it!"
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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I can sure relate to these musings, Liz. My hair started turning grey at a fairly young age and I coloured it. I was often mistaken for someone many years younger, even thought to be an older sister to my daughter, or a daughter to my older sister. When I decided to just be who I am, my mother told me I was too young to have grey hair! My response, "If I were too young, I wouldn't have it!"
Comment Written 18-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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You again! Who knows if Diane is still holding out--the interview was three years ago--she's 74 now. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. LIZ
My hair is a preternatural shade of red (aka fuchsia). It doesn't make me look younger, just more outlandish
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I was looking for things to review, for dollars, and yours kept popping up! :)
Comment from Margaret Bednar
Oh, the pages one could write about aging. This look at age and the "sagging things" and that darn "emerald curtain" is cleverly written. I laughed in spite of myself. And Diane Keaton is amazing - I applaud her embracing her age - but it is her spirit and spunk that impress me the most.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2020
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Oh, the pages one could write about aging. This look at age and the "sagging things" and that darn "emerald curtain" is cleverly written. I laughed in spite of myself. And Diane Keaton is amazing - I applaud her embracing her age - but it is her spirit and spunk that impress me the most.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2020
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You again! Who knows if Diane is still holding out--the interview was three years ago--she's 74 now. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Spitfire
My mom once said "You can get away with getting old as long as you keep your figure." I would add to that your posture.
Wearing fashionable clothes and dying your hair helps too. I say hurrah for Diane. Still, I bet she spends a fortune on cosmetics the promise to work on the wrinkles.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2020
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My mom once said "You can get away with getting old as long as you keep your figure." I would add to that your posture.
Wearing fashionable clothes and dying your hair helps too. I say hurrah for Diane. Still, I bet she spends a fortune on cosmetics the promise to work on the wrinkles.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2020
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Thanks for stopping by! Who knows--by now Diane may have caved in--haven't seen her lately. Cheers. LIZ