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Linda Franklin

Linda Franklin

My Comments (12 so far…)

Will Hollywood Be Nice to 'Cougar Town'? by Jane Ganahl

I asked the women in my Real Cougar Woman community to take part in The Cougar Town Debate.  After the show they answered 5 questions about the show.  I will be publishing the results very soon.  Does the media accurately portray women over 40?  And, if not, isn’t it about time they did?

Baby Boomers Are Binge Drinkers, Too

Belinda I have thousands of women who love The Real Cougar Woman philosophy.  Before you criticize it you should learn more about it.  Real Cougars are smart, sexy independent women proud to be over 40.  We refuse to be defined by the age of the man we choose to be with.  The media has taken cougar and turned it into something ugly.  Please don’t by into the bling and clevage mentality.   

Baby Boomers Are Binge Drinkers, Too

Women are drinking more as they age because they are taking the time to reflect on their lives. When you feel bored, dissatisfied and perhaps invisible, you look for a temporary escape from the pain.

Of course, drinking isn’t the answer - putting a bandaid on a hemmorage never is.  

www.therealcougarwoman.com

In Praise of Younger Men, by Lynn Freed

I have thousands of women in my online community.  Many of these fabulous females over 40 are happily involved in relationships with younger men.  They didn’t go prowling - two people just met and then nature took it’s course and they fell in love.  

Let’s stop being so critical and give a thumbs up to happiness wherever you can find it. 

www.therealcougarwoman.com

Top 10 Spas That Will Change Your Life

There must be more spas in the U.S. that you can recommend. Do we really have to travel that far for enlightenment?

Caption This!

How did a nice dog like me end up in a place like this?

Ladies, Think Twice About Taking Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause

I am a fan of bioidentical hormones and have been using them for over 10 years. 

It’s important to do your own research and realize most of the testing done is with synthetic hormones - not bioidenticals.

There are many reports I have read that prove that bioidentical HRT is beneficial to ward of the diseases of aging.  It’s also important to note that the age of the woman taking them. The earlier the better after the onset of menopausal symptoms.

 

Want to Be a wowOwow Virtual Executive Intern? Here's How

Hi Randi, Love what you are doing at WOW and wish you the best of luck with this new program.

www.therealcougarwoman.com 

Fired and Fabulous!

Absolutely true.  We learn much more from our defeats than our victories.  Did you know that Mayor Bloomberg of NYC got fired from Salomon Brothers.  Look what happened to him!

Does Madonna Need to Beg Jesus Luz's Parents to Date Him?

Madonna just loves being in the spotlight doesn’t she. For her there’s no such thing as bad publicity, especially before an upcoming tour. Will she leave her current guy as soon as someone new comes along and tickles her fancy? You bet she will, but Jesus is 22 and having the time of his life. Don’t think any of us Real Cougars need to feel sorry for him. I wish the media would stop referring to these young guys as “boy toys”. Toys are really not what most women over 40 are looking for. It’s really insulting. www.therealcougarwoman.com www.therealcougarwoman.com

From Cleopatra to Jennifer Aniston: Cougars We Love

Being a Real Cougar involves so much more than choosing to be with a younger man. It’s about confidence, intelligence, financial independence, a vibrant sensuality. These fabulous females are the new benchmark for successful women over 40 everywhere. My community of over 900 such women is testimony to the fact that we are ready to take on whatever life has in store for us. We have stopped listening to what other people say and are paying attention to what make our heart sing. Yes, it’s true that younger men are attracted to Real Cougars and isn’t that fabulous. “No Man Wants To Date His Mother” (which is the title of my new book) and its a tribute to all of us that we have what it takes to change the aging paradigm. Linda Franklin www.therealcougarwoman.com

Marlo Thomas: On the Stage That Danny Thomas Set

Marlo, Your Dad would be so proud of you. I remember watching The Danny Thomas Show when I was a kid. Who knew he was doing so much good for so many people. You have continued that legacy and what you have done for St. Judes is absolutely amazing. Your dad must be smiling as he watches you help so many children. Linda Franklin www.therealcougarwoman.com