Questions About Menopause
Finally, someone asks about the important things here
What if I can’t afford Eileen Fisher clothing, is there a special assistance program?
What if I don’t like the color scheme: grey, blue-grey, dark grey, and greige?
I know I’m supposed to wear loose, flowy clothes that make me look like a therapist, but is my Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon “Invalid Chic” approach close enough?1
Do chunky turquoise necklaces come in the mail with your first AARP letter, and if so, is it actually a requirement to say, “Oh yes, I got it in Santa Fe -- the light is so amazing there, you know.”
[I don’t like chunky necklaces. I’m too klutzy to just go around wearing pointy rocks on purpose.]
I understand the major life stages...Maiden, Mother, and Leader of the Rebellion (Mon Mothma, President Coin)...but what comes later? Which stage comes with my own wee garden, and people saying, “Go see the lady in the cottage at the edge of the wood — she may be daft but she’ll cure what ails ye.”
These are the things I want to know.
Think jersey-knit gauchos and lots of frozen-shoulder-friendly cardigans.


I realized after I published this that I missed a golden opportunity to use a better title: "Maiden, Mother, Mon Mothma"
Here’s the equally unaffordable colorful alternative https://www.gudrunsjoden.com/en-us