by Mimi Ison | Oct 9, 2021 | Ageism
In 1980 I was in my high school English class taught by a teacher I’ll call Mr. Pizza. I’m not sure why he disliked me, but I suspect it was because of the Doritos and Dr. Pepper I snuck into his 10 am class most days. I let the chips soak on my tongue before chewing... by Mimi Ison | Jul 31, 2021 | Culture
Aging gracefully… That’s a head-scratcher for me. Beauty articles, skincare marketing, 50+ sites, health blogs, how-tos, fashion mags. Why does everyone want us to age with grace? When I think of grace, ballet dancers come to mind. Also videos of falling cats landing... by Mimi Ison | Jun 30, 2021 | Life
In the before times, I went with a bunch of 50+ friends to see Booksmart, a hilarious coming-of-age film about 2 wicked-smart teens who cram all their high school partying into 1 wacky night before graduation. The movie opens with Molly, one of the main characters, in... by Mimi Ison | May 31, 2021 | Culture
Paulina… Supermodel. Mom. Writer. Age Influencer. In the 80’s and 90’s even non-fashion followers recognized Paulina Porizkova’s gorgeous face. Her catlike no-teeth smile peered from hundreds of magazine covers including The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue,... by Mimi Ison | Apr 19, 2021 | Health
It starts with the pullback. A book, a menu, or a phone held at arm’s length. Add a squint and some eye fatigue. Then come enlarged fonts. It’s official… You can no longer see things up close, and presbyopia is to blame. From the Greek meaning...