Age Sensitive (revised)

I am not one of those who feel the need to hide my age. Plus, I do not understand what is going through the mind of a person that feels the need to hide their age.

Now, I am embarrassed to admit that I also dyed my hair and changed my style for a few years. I gave into wanting to please my husband. I look back on it now and I really looked stupid. It is true that my hair started to turn gray early. (late 40s) I still wish I had not given in to the pressure.

Why this came to mind again, was because I saw yet another woman 'trying' to look half her age and I thought, "Who does she think she is kidding?" And then...! when one of these woman 'attract' a younger man and they believe they are pulling it off, that is really pretty sad. Don't kid yourself honey, maybe he needs a mommy, or you need to be a mommy. Or does he think you have something he wants? Money, position, a place to live? If both people are aware of 'what the attraction is' then go for it. However, when someone starts out trying to appear to be something they are not; that is not likely.

I am 56 years old and can find no reason to be ashamed of that. After all, the alternative to having birthdays would be.......death?

Maybe someone can explain to me the problem with being 56 or 60 or 65 or.... Someone help me understand !

I am glad that I am not out looking for a job at my age. Why? For some reason companies do not want to hire someone over 50. And as employees hit the 50s, it seems like life is made difficult to 'encourage' those people to resign. Maybe someone can explain that to me too. Let me see... 50 years old, hmmm. Experience..maturity..usually good work ethic..10 to 15 good working years left. Sounds like a good employee to me.

As I was growing up, I NEVER was embarrassed to be with my parents. I do not understand that either. What is that about?

So, if someone would please explain to me what the problem is with having more birthdays is, or why kids do not want to be with their parents, I would really appreciate it.

Until Then,

Kate