Imagine my surprise when last evening on Anderson Cooper 360, one of my fave journalists put the final flourishes on his show by talking about getting “punched in the face” – to look younger. That is to say that Cooper’s Ridiculist described a Thai tradition which has recently made the news. It was the subject […]
Midlife (And Magical Thinking)
Midlife madness? Never went through it. No string of affairs, no taking up bungee jumping, no lifting my boobs or making them bigger (or smaller). No buying myself a hot little red MG. I know, I know. I’m showing my age on that one. But then – I’m talking about age. Midlife! Women at midlife! […]
Beauty as Asset: Are You Taking Advantage?
She didn’t realize that I was watching. She was in her thirties, blonde, with black eyeliner and mascara expertly applied. She had an upturned nose, and a bright, wide smile. She was trim, yet curvy, and seemed comfortable in her skin. I noticed her feet. They were perfectly pedicured, her toe nails painted hot pink, […]