Category: mature women

  • Celebrating 100 Years of a Life’s Highs and Current Low

    Celebrating 100 Years of a Life’s Highs and Current Low

    Mom celebrated her 100th birthday the first weekend of the New Year. Born January 2, 1925, she experienced the Depression, a world war, peace at home, and political turmoil twice; during the 1960s and 70s, and the ongoing saga of the latest decade. Her life embraced a happy only-child upbringing, college during the war years followed…

  • Mature Women Athletes Rock!

    I watched my son race in a triathlon, an athletic event comprising three activities: a swim, bike ride, and a run. Distances vary depending on the event. What amazed me as I strolled the sidelines was the number of women in their 60s and 70s, and a few in their 80s, competing. I felt admiration…