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Rebecca Minnick

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I’m a wife, mother, grandmother and public relations/marketing professional who is trying to make some sense of where I am at my age. You know, just trying to be comfortable and fulfilled and not feel — or look — like an OLD LADY!
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A Not-so-Happy Birthday

Posted in family & relationships, My Midlife Upgrade on July 24, 2011
My 30-year-old son isn't speaking to me. But as I get older, I just don't want to waste any time with ill feelings.read more »

It’s that time of the decade: time to buy a new bathing suit

Posted in fashion & beauty, My Midlife Upgrade on July 17, 2011
It's been YEARS since I bought a swimsuit, and it was more depressing that buying underwear at Victoria's Secret. But, shop online and you've got some choices.read more »

reflections in the nook

Posted in cosmetic surgery, My Midlife Upgrade on July 04, 2011
I went to a plastic surgeon to talk about what a little necklift would entail. While I didn't dash breathless and embarrassed from the office a la Meryl Streep in It's Complicated, I did leave sober and confused.read more »

Victoria’s Secret and me

Posted in fashion & beauty, My Midlife Upgrade, other topics on June 26, 2011

If I’m starting at the real beginning, I’m in the local Dillard’s, in the lingerie section. I haven’t bought bras in years and really need to take the plunge. ha. ha. I tell the older…

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Am I the only one who cares about my wrinkles?

Posted in cosmetics, My Midlife Upgrade on June 19, 2011
When a salesperson finally appeared, she was about 20. I was trying to be open-minded, but how would she know what was the best wrinkle cream for a 50-something like me? read more »

my comments

Response to: A Not-so-Happy Birthday

Comment posted on August 3, 2011 at 4:08 am:
"Oh my, I can't believe there are so many of us in the same boat. I have a beautiful granddaughter, thanks to this son, and he treated his wife terribly. They divorced, and I decided then that I would choose her. His behavior was always so capricious ..." (read comment)

Response to: A Not-so-Happy Birthday

Comment posted on July 25, 2011 at 11:39 pm:
"I posted this on Facebook and was amazed at how many mothers (and fathers) have similar stories. I'm so sorry to hear about your son and the rough journey with your daughter. But we're not alone. That's some comfort. It's also interesting to me that ..." (read comment)

Response to: 8 ways not to act old at work

Comment posted on July 22, 2011 at 8:47 am:
"I'm working a contract position with tons of younger people. No problems at all with generational differences. And as for emails -- THEY'RE the ones that are formal. I've doffed the salutations years ago! Maybe they're trying to be more like us???..." (read comment)

Response to: reflections in the nook

Comment posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:48 pm:
"Thank you, Debi! It's hard not to get caught up in our youth culture, but point well taken -- happy is beautiful!..." (read comment)

Response to: Come ON with the Airbrushing!

Comment posted on June 8, 2011 at 7:55 pm:
"Solidarity!..." (read comment)