Thank you, Rosie and Sari, for this beautiful conversation. This felt like sitting at a kitchen table with beloved Aunties—grounding, nourishing, and full of wisdom.
When I lost my grandmother as a kid, Rosie’s show brought me so much comfort. Her honesty about losing her own mother was the first time I heard someone speak aloud the way I felt.
And just as healing was her commitment to joy—showing me that laughter, creativity, and art are some of life’s best balms. That spirit has stayed with me.
Sari- Like you, I have no children. I have think your sixty’s are a magical time. I stopped trying to “get” somewhere. THIS is the place I got after all those years I was was trying to get somewhere… voila! The presure (self-generated and otherwise) is gone. Along with the vestiges of care about external opinions.
That was great!!!! Love the idea of being in Ireland and away from the insanity that is now US!!!! Rosie is quite the fascinating woman. A lot deeper than her celebrity persona. Really enjoyed listening!!!
Ha wait for 83! 80’s are a revelation about aging. Finishing the second vol. Of my historical memoir on Miami’s gay community 1960-1979 with the the activism leading to the political breakthrough resulting from The Arthur McDuffy riots and Anita Bryant fiasco. This follow my Erase Her:A Survivors Story about 2 1/2 years of conversion Therapy torture at age 14. We have to use what we have to speak out and make good trouble for now and the future. You are never too old to care.
Sari, I feel so lucky to listen and watch this conversation. I love Rosie so much (and have for a long time) and I feel such a strong connection to her. I also have a nonbinary kid and I also left the States and I'm also making my way on Substack, not really knowing what I'm doing, but figuring it out along the way, writing my words and making my art. Rosie makes me feel braver. She's so open and it's such a gift that she shares her creativity and mind with us. It's probably the perimenopause, but I cry reading her stuff all the time. She moves me. Thank you so much for bringing her to your Oldster readers and listeners. You are the best xoxo
Awww, Jennifer, I'm so glad this conversation resonated so deeply for you. I can totally see why! Rosie is an absolute treasure, and it was such a pleasure and honor to speak with her. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know! PS Her posts really move me, too. <3
This is 'truth' those of us who did not have traditional family as in having children or adopting children we don't feel our age. You wake up and realize you've reached a wisdom and age without agenda tied to child rearing and as they grow you age we don't have that same awareness.
thank you again for a fascinating interview with an another amazing woman - so many about. I love having it live too - it is like I am in the room sharing the experience - less alone part of a community
Sari and Rosie, I realized just now I shared my comment on a restack rather than here, lol! I'm truly just learning all this as I go too. At 64 now, everything you talked about resonates so deeply with me. I'm always surprised at how alike we all truly all in our myriad experiences and feelings overall about life and death, especially after 60. Sari, thank you for these amazing and heartfelt interviews, I love them all. Rosie, I subscribed to your page and can't wait to read what you've shared. You are following my dream too, to move to Ireland or Scotland as they both feel like home to me. I wish you only the best and you continue on this journey. xoxo
Wonderful interview full of wisdom and kindness. Bravo to Rosie for leaving this country so she couldn’t be a part of its destruction. Also twice she mentioned people who need the weight loss drugs but are hampered by the cost I can relate to that it’s so sad American healthcare is America greedcare. Thank you Sari for this interview!
Fabulous interview. Good Luck with your Fringe prep ❤️ I’m singing that Beatles’ song in my head every day! It’s happening next Monday!! Aaarrrggghhh! 😅😂
What a great clip. I’ve never really engaged with her as an entertainer and performer. Makes me want to check her out. Also love what she stands for in the context of what is happening now. So hopeful.
Thanks, Jill. She’s an incredible actor with great range! Especially loved her in Smilf and I Know This Much is True. She was also a bright spot in the otherwise terrible And Just Like That, playing a nun who falls for Miranda. Oh, and she was great in A League of Our Own all those years ago.
Thank you, Rosie and Sari, for this beautiful conversation. This felt like sitting at a kitchen table with beloved Aunties—grounding, nourishing, and full of wisdom.
When I lost my grandmother as a kid, Rosie’s show brought me so much comfort. Her honesty about losing her own mother was the first time I heard someone speak aloud the way I felt.
And just as healing was her commitment to joy—showing me that laughter, creativity, and art are some of life’s best balms. That spirit has stayed with me.
<3 Thanks for sharing this. Love to you, Whitney.
Sari- Like you, I have no children. I have think your sixty’s are a magical time. I stopped trying to “get” somewhere. THIS is the place I got after all those years I was was trying to get somewhere… voila! The presure (self-generated and otherwise) is gone. Along with the vestiges of care about external opinions.
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That was great!!!! Love the idea of being in Ireland and away from the insanity that is now US!!!! Rosie is quite the fascinating woman. A lot deeper than her celebrity persona. Really enjoyed listening!!!
So glad to hear, Rob!! <3
Ha wait for 83! 80’s are a revelation about aging. Finishing the second vol. Of my historical memoir on Miami’s gay community 1960-1979 with the the activism leading to the political breakthrough resulting from The Arthur McDuffy riots and Anita Bryant fiasco. This follow my Erase Her:A Survivors Story about 2 1/2 years of conversion Therapy torture at age 14. We have to use what we have to speak out and make good trouble for now and the future. You are never too old to care.
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Sari, I feel so lucky to listen and watch this conversation. I love Rosie so much (and have for a long time) and I feel such a strong connection to her. I also have a nonbinary kid and I also left the States and I'm also making my way on Substack, not really knowing what I'm doing, but figuring it out along the way, writing my words and making my art. Rosie makes me feel braver. She's so open and it's such a gift that she shares her creativity and mind with us. It's probably the perimenopause, but I cry reading her stuff all the time. She moves me. Thank you so much for bringing her to your Oldster readers and listeners. You are the best xoxo
Awww, Jennifer, I'm so glad this conversation resonated so deeply for you. I can totally see why! Rosie is an absolute treasure, and it was such a pleasure and honor to speak with her. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know! PS Her posts really move me, too. <3
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I will watch later! I had a scheduling conflict.
Fantastic interview, so good to hear from you Rosie at this very special time. Glad you are enjoying your new home so much.
58, no kids either. Aging. Looking for purpose. Maybe it’s just in finding enjoyment in the small things every day.
I think you might be onto something…enjoyment in small things everyday.
This is 'truth' those of us who did not have traditional family as in having children or adopting children we don't feel our age. You wake up and realize you've reached a wisdom and age without agenda tied to child rearing and as they grow you age we don't have that same awareness.
thank you again for a fascinating interview with an another amazing woman - so many about. I love having it live too - it is like I am in the room sharing the experience - less alone part of a community
Sari and Rosie, I realized just now I shared my comment on a restack rather than here, lol! I'm truly just learning all this as I go too. At 64 now, everything you talked about resonates so deeply with me. I'm always surprised at how alike we all truly all in our myriad experiences and feelings overall about life and death, especially after 60. Sari, thank you for these amazing and heartfelt interviews, I love them all. Rosie, I subscribed to your page and can't wait to read what you've shared. You are following my dream too, to move to Ireland or Scotland as they both feel like home to me. I wish you only the best and you continue on this journey. xoxo
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Wonderful interview full of wisdom and kindness. Bravo to Rosie for leaving this country so she couldn’t be a part of its destruction. Also twice she mentioned people who need the weight loss drugs but are hampered by the cost I can relate to that it’s so sad American healthcare is America greedcare. Thank you Sari for this interview!
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Fabulous interview. Good Luck with your Fringe prep ❤️ I’m singing that Beatles’ song in my head every day! It’s happening next Monday!! Aaarrrggghhh! 😅😂
Happy almost 64th birthday!
How cool was this?!!! Thanks, Sari. And Rosie.
Happy birthday, Rosie, my favorite comic
What a great clip. I’ve never really engaged with her as an entertainer and performer. Makes me want to check her out. Also love what she stands for in the context of what is happening now. So hopeful.
Thanks, Jill. She’s an incredible actor with great range! Especially loved her in Smilf and I Know This Much is True. She was also a bright spot in the otherwise terrible And Just Like That, playing a nun who falls for Miranda. Oh, and she was great in A League of Our Own all those years ago.