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Everything (Really Is) Fine
A dramatic exit from the toxic magazine world cast uncertainty on Kim France's future, but after launching her own website and podcast for women over…
Kim France
Mar 18
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It Could Happen to You (and Probably Will)
Learning to take aging and caregiving in stride, and even laugh a little.
Apr 6
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Goddamned Beautiful
This Valentine's Day, Jennifer Niesslein, 49, catches her own eye.
Jennifer Niesslein
Feb 14
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When Your Mother Looks Younger Than You
At 52, Blair Glaser makes peace with her mother's apparent agelessness, and her own alleged "flaws."
Blair Glaser
Feb 11
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California, Coming Home
At 52—after five years in New York and some life changes—Meghan Daum migrates back to Los Angeles.
Meghan Daum
Feb 16
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Saying No, Fifty Years Later
I recognized a face on our Facebook alumni page as a secret I'd kept—the teacher who molested me.
jodi sh. doff
May 11
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Not My Home
At 62, Trisha Kostis looks back at all the homes she's loved and lost, including her most recent one.
Trisha Kostis
Jun 3
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Self Portrait with iPhone
Since becoming single again in her mid-50s, Pam Mandel has swiped through dozens of selfies, including her own.
Pam Mandel
Apr 18
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Patti Smith Only Cares About Doing The Work
"Why Patti Smith Matters" author Caryn Rose on the 75-year-old icon and the attitude that frees her mind for endless creativity.
Caryn Rose
Jun 6
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At 53, Bucking the Great Resignation
After being scammed out of some savings, Martha Bayne rethinks the Gen X play book as it pertains to work and financial security.
Martha Bayne
Feb 7
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This is 51: Heather Havrilesky Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire
"Women weren’t designed to fade into the woodwork as they get older. Women improve by the hour."
Sari Botton
Feb 22
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Un-Matched
At 69, Candy Schulman struggles to find an age-appropriate tennis clinic.
Candy Schulman
Jun 17
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