Kathleen Palumbo

Sun, October 4, 2009 @ 2:03PM

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My Mind Runneth Over

Sexist Aging

I’m middle aged; have been for a while. While not prone to generalizations, it seems to me that men and women do view the aging process differently - for instance:

-Men acquire graying hair that seems only to add to their “I’ve been around the world” mystique. Women find a single strand of gray, sprint to the nearest salon, and drop upwards of a hundred dollars, lest they be seen as “letting themselves go.”

-Men put on a few pounds and purchase new pants. Women join Curves, walk themselves from here to Chicago and back, hanging photos of their “skinny” self, and buying smaller pants as incentive.

-Men develop laugh lines and wrinkles. Period. Women develop laugh lines and wrinkles and implement a skin care regimen requiring a two hour bedtime prep.

-Men leave their God-given lips alone. Women of today seem to have decided “the bigger the better;” going to extremes for what I like to call “Nemo” lips. Do men seriously find that appealing?

-Men tell you their age when asked. Inquire as to a women’s age, and she will initiate a level of secrecy usually necessary only for matters of national security.

As for me, while I admit to long walks, yoga and a drawer full of miracle face creams, I do embrace aging gracefully. I fully buy into the whole 50 is the new 40 mindset and if asked my age, I’ll gladly tell you…like my dad always said in regards to birthdays; “They beat the alternative.”

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zipadeedooda
11-01-09 2:26 PM »Report Comment Abuse	I personally enjoy the new "Nicole Kidman Look" with the face stretched back so far it looks like they were on a motorcycle going 90mph and their face froze in that position. On top of that, the Angelina Jolie lips, the Pamela Anderson.. well, you know, and the infamous "Rachel" haircut. All the magazines in the world should be set to flames.. or maybe just the moviestars.
MJ2577
10-06-09 10:42 AM »Report Comment Abuse	This is why the book Men are from Mars Women are from Venus was a hit. Obviously on Mars age is not a factor!! On Venus they are too critical about themselves and each other.
Jaclyn
10-04-09 3:52 PM »Report Comment Abuse	This just made me smile. End of story.

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