Are you familiar with the archetypes Maiden – Mother – Crone? They have described the phases of life women take for centuries. But Stephanie Raffelock, author of Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women disputes that and offers a new archetype for crone in the form of Creatrix. Most modern older women do not think of themselves as haggard and worn-out “old … [Read more...]
Can Menopause Cause Panic Attacks?
As we age, our hormones naturally begin to drop. Some will drop more than others and the impacts can be profound. For example, when a woman is in her late 30s, her testosterone levels are more than 50% lower than they were when she was 20. Other hormones that drop with age are estrogen and progesterone which lead to perimenopause and menopause and a whole world of … [Read more...]
Wayward Girls: A Novel by 2 Women From the Same Boarding School
We are two baby boomer women who were essentially strangers to each other when in a burst of hubris, or too much wine, we decided to write a book together inspired by our shared boarding school experiences interwoven with a fictionalized account of a tragic true event. Wayward Girls (Red Adept Publishing August 2021) is the brave result of our adventure. Wayward Girls tells … [Read more...]
Everything You Ever Taught Me: Book Review
In 2020, the world went to hell in a handbag - not that this is headline news, but for Person Irresponsible, it was the year she got off the sofa and trekked a little further than once around the block. From Mexico to Canada to be precise - a distance of 2,650 miles or so across California, Oregon, and Washington. Previously, she had walked from the sofa to the fridge and … [Read more...]
12 Places to Visit to See Seattle Art and Architecture
You can learn a lot about a city through its art and its architecture. Seattle is known for its modernism like the iconic Space Needle. But, it also had a rough and tumble past with tales of rabble-rousers, gold miners, loggers, and fishermen. Among its towering skyscrapers, you'll find eclectic museums, flamboyant public sculptures, street art, and serene gardens. … [Read more...]
