WOW so much great stuff here! As far as music goes, I like some of the recs in Cliff's list, but I also want to plug some fantastic new music that's made by midlife women. Meshell Ndegeocello, Joan As Police Woman, Lucinda Williams (in her 70s!) and my dear friend Celia Chavez all released amazing records this year. Here's Celia's record: https://celiachavez.bandcamp.com/album/if-i-ever-think-to-double-back
Quick note from someone who works with these VMS drugs: some hot-flashers who don't want or can't use HRT have great results with off-label gabapentin or paroxetine. There's also a new drug called fezolinetant (brand name Veozah) that works well, and through an entirely different mechanism (https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-drug-treat-moderate-severe-hot-flashes-caused-menopause). I like to mention this when it seems appropriate because a lot of menopausal people haven't heard that these are even possibilities.
Thank you for the tennis deep dive. I remember watching Martina and Chris play each other in the late eighties—it was fierce at times! I so enjoyed the reflections on their long friendship and support for one another.
To the music recs, add Jessie Baylin and Nicole Atkins, rockers who opened for Stevie Nicks on various parts of her tour this year. Also Rickie Lee Jones, with a great new album. Got to see her at the Big Ears Festival this spring, where she played at a decent hour :)
Thanks to Cliff Chenfeld for The Oldster Top 10. I saw Weyes Blood about a decade ago at Brooklyn venues like Baby's All Right and Trans-Pecos, when they came on early enough so that I was alert enough to enjoy them. One problem with going to see live music as I've aged is that I often have to leave early because I simply cannot stay up too late any longer so that I don't get to see the main acts. Now I couldn't stay up for a Weyes Blood show because they are the headliners and come on too late!
WOW so much great stuff here! As far as music goes, I like some of the recs in Cliff's list, but I also want to plug some fantastic new music that's made by midlife women. Meshell Ndegeocello, Joan As Police Woman, Lucinda Williams (in her 70s!) and my dear friend Celia Chavez all released amazing records this year. Here's Celia's record: https://celiachavez.bandcamp.com/album/if-i-ever-think-to-double-back
Love this. Thanks for the link, Alicia!
My pleasure! Call on me any time :)
Quick note from someone who works with these VMS drugs: some hot-flashers who don't want or can't use HRT have great results with off-label gabapentin or paroxetine. There's also a new drug called fezolinetant (brand name Veozah) that works well, and through an entirely different mechanism (https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-drug-treat-moderate-severe-hot-flashes-caused-menopause). I like to mention this when it seems appropriate because a lot of menopausal people haven't heard that these are even possibilities.
I appreciate it. Thank you!
Thank you the shout-out, Sari!!
My pleasure, Joyce! I'm a big fan. 🙌🏼
Thanks so much for the shout out, Sari! It’s fun to know that someone actually saw that Writer’s Digest piece.🤣
:)
Love the music reccs! Keep ‘em coming!
Thank you for the tennis deep dive. I remember watching Martina and Chris play each other in the late eighties—it was fierce at times! I so enjoyed the reflections on their long friendship and support for one another.
Yes, very moving.
To the music recs, add Jessie Baylin and Nicole Atkins, rockers who opened for Stevie Nicks on various parts of her tour this year. Also Rickie Lee Jones, with a great new album. Got to see her at the Big Ears Festival this spring, where she played at a decent hour :)
Thanks for the recs, Tracy!
Thanks to Cliff Chenfeld for The Oldster Top 10. I saw Weyes Blood about a decade ago at Brooklyn venues like Baby's All Right and Trans-Pecos, when they came on early enough so that I was alert enough to enjoy them. One problem with going to see live music as I've aged is that I often have to leave early because I simply cannot stay up too late any longer so that I don't get to see the main acts. Now I couldn't stay up for a Weyes Blood show because they are the headliners and come on too late!
Yeah, live music generally happens too late for me!
So much goodness! Taking a little road trip this weekend, and the playlist has been added. Thanks Sari
Oh, nice! We are taking a little trip, too, and will listen. Safe travels!
WOW — boygenius, Caroline Polachek, Jessie Ware, AND Weyes Blood on the same playlist lineup?? Unreal. Can't second those recommendations enough!