Tag Archives: ageism

Enough of This “Shift”! Do You “Hair” Me? MY Version of “Advanced Style”!

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Catherine

Hi buddyroos!  *Sigh*.  I’ve been mulling over just how to start this post because it’s a subject that I’m so torn about. It’s the “Advanced Style” movement…  I’ll tell you what prompted my thoughts to write about this. It was … Continue reading →

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Hate That Gray—Dye It Away. Love that Gray—Let it Stay. But We Old Ladies Need to Stick Together Like Hairspray!

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Catherine

Today I am on a rant ‘n roll.  It started yesterday when I read one of my “go-to” blogs, “That’s Not My Age“.  The wonderful Alyson Walsh writes a blog on style for women over 40 and she has “covered” … Continue reading →

Posted in ageism, Beauty, Calmos, Ellen Levine Hair, France, Hair, Jean Rochefort, La Leche League is non supportive, Makeup for Older Women | Tagged , , , | 32 Comments

Spike, Jada, And A Little Gold-Plated Statuette Named Oscar

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Catherine

In all honesty, I am really, really trying to work on two posts. One post will be on my new healthy diet and the other on travel. But the news media threw me a bone and I felt compelled to … Continue reading →

Posted in A Different World, Diversity in Film, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Hair, Jada Pinkett, Older actresses, Older Adults, Oscar Boycott, Uncategorized, Will Smith | Tagged , , , , , | 20 Comments

Age-Aid! A Benefit Concert For The Ageism Movement’s Revolution!!

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Catherine

I’ve had enough and I’m not gonna take it anymore!  That’s right. I’m talking about the new “ism”! AGE-ISM! I’ve designed Tee shirts for my Age-Aid concert!  All funds will be donated to the fight against ageism! We older, wiser and more … Continue reading →

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Taking Hippie Back!!!

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Catherine

Bonaparte read Friday’s post and was struck by the caption I wrote under the photo of Country Joe and the Fish.  Friday’s Post about “This Ain’t No Mouse Music” and Roots Music My caption read: “WTF has happened to music … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Be Forever Young–From Within

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Catherine

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Forever Young.” Bonaparte and I were walking through Nordstrom’s the other day when I spotted the most beautiful dress. I’m telling you, this dress spoke to me. This dress also spoke to … Continue reading →

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Atypical60’s New Creation–The Paupered Princess© Hot Mess “Lyfestile” Brand!

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Catherine

Late last night—or maybe it was early morning—while in my deep slumber, I had a dream vision. Maybe this vision transpired on account of something my dear Bonaparte said to me earlier in the evening. He caught a glimpse of … Continue reading →

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Musings and Praise of Older Beauties.

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Catherine

I’m so happy to see that designers and advertisers are taking note of beautiful, mature and older women!  As I’ve gotten older, I’ve often wondered why so many designers, clothing manufacturers, and especially cosmetics companies keep using younger…and younger women … Continue reading →

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