At sixty one I have discovered how to loved myself. Every wrinkle of flaw I have earned fighting the good fight of life. I love it all! (I do have to admit that I am still modest though - not ready to become a nudist. Might think about doing one of those sexy calendars of older women.)
Mugsy!
Are you asking me about the calendar? Have you seen the movie “Calendar Girls” with Helen Mirren?
It was based on the story of the “Alternative WI Calendar” featuring the Women of the Rylstone The models ranged in age from 45 to 65 when the photos were taken. Miss January, Beryl Banforth, was the oldest at 65. She is a retired secretary and posed in a photo chairing a meeting of women wearing nothing but hats
I have the 2007 calendar. To see the photos from the original calendar, follow this link:
http://www.chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/calendargirls_cal2.php
Actually, I was not. My post got a little hijacked. They were askiung what part of your body do you want hidden, and I asked back, “From whom?” ENTIRELY situational, you know?
The calendar is great. But I was asking “From whom?” in ref. to the question wowowow posed “Hidden?” “From whom?” Boy, is that situational. Gym buddies get “too much information,” while I’ve left people’s teeth on the floor for proceeding without permission. ENTIRELY situational.
At 64 I like my body. I take no medication, am physically fit, and can run rings around most of my retired friends. I walk, kayak, garden, cycle, inline skate and haul bags of mulch, earth and assorted found objects home for projects. I don’t shy away from wearing a bikini or sausage bicycle pants. When people say “you don’t look or act like a senior,” I reply “this is how 64 looks.” ( Gloria Steinem)- One woman said “you’re 64? Should you be gardening at 64?” Call me the Tina Turner of gardeners! We just saw the Rolling Stones Imax movie “Shine a Light.” Mick Jagger was born June 7, 1943. Is he embarrassed about his body? Nay Nay! Be comfortable in your skin.
I like all my parts. Gardening is great exercise. I always laugh at the reaction people give when I pick up those 50lb bags of dirt. They just don’t expect it to look so easy. :) SEShttp://www.metalcyberspace.com
there comes a time, whether, b/c of number of children delivered or just for dignity’s sake, that we must recognize it’s time to cover our midriffs. now, demi moore, more power to her, but after my kids, at the same age my belly will never be that tight and stretchmark free, short of surgery, which i won’t do. so, no bikinis, low waisted pants and short shirts for me!
Notice how various the advice is! That’s how confusing advice can be! My suggestion is that you just accept yourself and know that you are as worthy as the next person to live a life that fills you up with what YOU want!
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