More women our age are pouring their stories out in memoirs, both as a way to process experiences and to help others who have struggled. Meet a few here.
It’s Not Too Late to Win the Battle of the Midlife Funk
Have you given so much of yourself to others that you can’t actually figure out what you want for yourself now? Here are five ways to change that.
The Problem with TikTok’s New Face-Altering Filter
A new TikTok filter creates a movie-star version of your face. This sucks for women our age who already feel so much pressure to look younger.
Daughters (Many of Them) Reflect on Famous Fathers
The #MeToo movement seems to have spurred many daughters of well-known men to re-examine that key relationship in books, films, and plays.
Maria Shriver: “There’s No Doubt I Haven’t Even Begun Yet”
She’s already a tireless philanthropist, activist, and author. What more can Maria Shriver possibly accomplish at 67? She tells us here.
11 Swimsuits for Women Over 50 That You’ll Actually Wear
Sick of seeing tiny teenage models in swimsuit ads? Us too. Here, 11 styles worn by REAL women—NextTribers at our recent beach retreat.
How Do You Like It? This Is the Age of Sexual Exploration
A group of NextTribers gathered to discuss a book about female pleasure and orgasms. Here are some of the ways we were shocked and liberated.
A (Possible) Secret about Young Michael Cohen, Trump’s Nemesis
With Cohen providing key testimony about Donald Trump, Stephanie Dolgoff looks at her (and others’) possible brushes with future fame (or infamy).
A First Play Produced at Age 64. Here’s How It’s Done
Alice Scovell couldn’t shake her dream of writing a play and seeing it produced. Now her ambitious production is on stage in New York City.
Two Provocative Powerhouse Artists Take Center Stage in NYC
On our NYC tour, we’ll get private tours of major exhibits that celebrate the fierce, affecting work of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and Wangechi Mutu.
Beauty Fail: My Left Eyebrow Is Down to One Long Hair
Almost overnight, Jeannie Ralston’s eyebrows stopped growing and despite a variety of treatments, one refuses to get into shape.
Andie MacDowell as a Suffering and Insufferable Cancer Patient
In her new movie, My Happy Ending, Andie MacDowell plays a fading film star struggling with chemo and reluctantly bonding with other patients.
Chris Rock Gets the Last Word and Gets Us Pissed Off
Chris Rock finally talks about “The Slap” in his show “Selective Outrage.” The problem, our media critic reports, is all the other stupid things he says.
Kristin van Ogtrop on the (Inevitable) Midlife Indignities
Got back fat? Muffin top? Foggy brain? Middle-age angst? Humorist Kristin van Ogtrop’s memoir offers a cure for what ails you.
What a Beach Sunset Says about Aging and Acceptance
At a silent disco at sunset on our recent NextTribe Beach Retreat, Jeannie Ralston sees the light, realizing when the prime of life really happens.
Happy International Women’s Day? Here’s Why We’re Not Sure
So we get one day to celebrate ourselves. This year, when our rights are being chipped away, it feels extra hollow. Jeannie Edmunds weighs in.
Sally Field’s Moving Acceptance Speech: “Easy Is Overrated!”
Honored for her lifetime achievement at the SAG Awards, Sally Field gives a powerful speech that, this time, can’t be ridiculed.
