Personal Stories

We’ve previously highlighted the terrific blogger Alyson Walsh, whose blog, That’s Not My Age, comments on issues of style and lifestyle for women as they age. With occasional guest bloggers and interviewees, Alyson provides an interesting glimpse into the lives and opinions of stylish older women. One recent commentary from the…

You might not want to admit it, but your image of a successful internet entrepreneur probably does not include a 68-year-old British grandmother who knew little about computer science or the digital world when she launched her business. But what Tricia Cusden did know was that the cosmetics industry had…

When 84 year old Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn sits down to chat with iconic feminist Gloria Steinem, you’re going to want to listen. Steinem, now 82, has had an enormously interesting and influential life.  Her journey has been both trailblazing and yet familiar to so many women, including two…

For many women, hitting age 60 is a real milestone: for some it brings comfort in where they are in life, but for others it’s an anxiety-provoking and humbling moment. For photographer Jenny O’Connor, turning 60 became the opportunity to seek out other women in her situation and to document,…

After 33 years in late-night television, you can’t blame David Letterman if he wants to sleep late or forego a daily shave. He’s earned the time off for sure. But like many retirees, the 69 year old Letterman is determined not to just lounge for the rest of his life….

At age 105, Clare Hollingworth is no longer traveling the world as the pioneering female foreign correspondent she once was. But in addition to celebrating her remarkable age, it’s important to celebrate the career of this journalist who not only reported on great moments of history but who herself was…