by Lynette | Feb 21, 2009 | After the Pause, Life Changes & Stages, Positive Changes |
One of my blogger friends, Kat, sent me this wonderful message. Like me, she doesn’t usually forward email missives, but this one moved her enough to pass it on. I don’t know who wrote it or where it originated, but it is a great message. And it speaks so...
by Lynette | Nov 30, 2008 | Physical Menopause Symptoms |
During menopause, EVERYTHING dries out – and I do mean everything. Seemingly overnight, our skin goes from supple to saran wrap. Our hair goes from bouncy to brittle. Our poor eyes fall prey to a condition known as dry eye syndrome. Now we need to lubricate our...
by Lynette | Nov 22, 2008 | Hot Flashes |
My hot flashes have generally been well regulated lately. In other words, they come and go occasionally, but are mild and short in duration. But that other form of heat, the emotional "Flame On" that makes me feel like a midlife superhero out of control, has...
by Lynette | Nov 13, 2008 | Life Changes & Stages |
Thinking old can happen at any age. I’ve known 20 somethings who think old and octogenarians who are masters at maintaining a youthful outlook. We Venuses are noticing that some of our parents and contemporaries are falling prey to "thinking old" and...
by Lynette | Nov 7, 2008 | Life Changes & Stages |
"I never thought I’d live to see the day……" My grandmother’s favorite phrase was always accompanied by a huge sigh that rattled her slight frame, usually over something that disappointed her greatly. Usually over one of us. To me, it...
