It appears that Gail Sheehy's new book, despite its title, might be something that the WT's would be interested in. Perhaps there are parts of it that used us as examples. She talks about the "seasoned woman." We are definitely that! A seasoned woman is spicy and has been marinated in life experience, according to Sheehy. The WT's are that--we can be alternately sweet, tart, sparkling, mellow--just like complex wine.
In an article in the Sunday magazine section of the paper, she discusses what makes a woman "seasoned." Her answer is "time." Although we only have two Boomers in our group (Mary and Sue--Jodie missed it by 6 months!), we are definitely the passionate, liberated women she mentions--unwilling to settle for the stereotypical roles of middle age! We are definitely part of the Second Adulthood. The Seasoned Woman offers a "what-the-hell-life-is-short" joie de vivre, emotional stability, financial independence, the ability to talk about anything, no ticking biological clock or toddlers underfoot, and a knowledge of what she wants sexually and the appreciation of a good lover. Well, five out of six ain't bad!
The book comes out at the end of this month and I'm sure that someone from our group will get one right away to read and share with everyone! We can barely wait!
