Category Archives: Baby Boomers

Letting go — and embracing the ’60s

Posted on March 20, 2011 by sheilawill

It’s happening. I’m ready to embark on the last stage of life — no, not death — but the life of a person growing old. I’m ready to leave major organizing and hard work to younger folks. Going gray, which … Continue reading →

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I am curious gray

Posted on March 7, 2011 by sheilawill

Gray is okay. I’ll be 65 in June, a true senior citizen. What makes me lively, hip and cool isn’t my hair, is it? I don’t want the chemicals seeping into my scalp. I want to save time and money. … Continue reading →

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To gray or not to gray?

Posted on February 11, 2011 by sheilawill

A biggie. A lingering question. Sort of like what would I do if if  I won the lottery (I only bought a ticket once and since I didn’t win I never bought another)? What’s the best way to spend my … Continue reading →

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A dancer’s art

Posted on January 27, 2011 by sheilawill

I had heard about Anna Halprin from my ex-husband, Henry. In his younger days he considered joining her dance troupe, leaping and cavorting on the California shore. That was in the 60s, before I knew him. On Sunday I told … Continue reading →

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The Weight of it

Posted on October 8, 2010 by sheilawill

“The Weight of It” by my niece Amy Wilensky chronicles growing up with her sister, Alison ( http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Story-Two-Sisters/dp/0805073124/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1286502400&sr=1-2#reader_0805073124/ref=sr.). I was always so impressed with Amy’s take — it didn’t matter to her that Ali was fat. But it mattered to … Continue reading →

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