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I feel for our daughters. In my generation, it was I feel for our daughters. In my generation, it was brains vs beauty. This generation demands both.

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The sign in the clothing store read, “Your husba The sign in the clothing store read, “Your husband called and said to buy whatever you want.” We’ve worked too hard for equality—why is it assumed that we still need permission?
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When my husband and I packed up our car for a wint When my husband and I packed up our car for a winter road trip from Baltimore to Florida we took clothing, medicines, a Keurig, a set of doggy steps and an electric flosser — but left the scale at home.

I was fed up with its calculated, coldhearted decrees. I’m not sure what I ever saw in it — I should have left it at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. It has no empathy. Not once has it left me a note saying, “way to go” or “you are a good person anyway.”

This was not the first time I had tried creating distance between us. A couple of years earlier, I moved it out of my bathroom and into the walk-in closet at the other end of the house. I hoped “out of sight out of mind.”

To no avail.

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On our first wedding anniversary, my 6-foot, 1-inch, bear of a husband, Charles, flashed me an impish grin and said, “I have a surprise for you.” He took me to an Italian bistro where he had prearranged for the chef to prepare our favorite, but hard to find, entree — beef Wellington. Continue reading Laura’s latest article in the Baltimore Sun.…

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The most appreciated gift is a sincere compliment. The most appreciated gift is a sincere compliment. ⠀
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#lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
It takes time to settle in. Give change a chance. It takes time to settle in. Give change a chance. ⠀
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#lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
Birds soar with the wind and only flap their wings Birds soar with the wind and only flap their wings when necessary.
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#lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
I feel for our daughters. In my generation, it was I feel for our daughters. In my generation, it was brains vs beauty. This generation demands both.

For more Aging Woman Confessions, sign up for my email list here: https://laurablack.net/subscribe/

#generations #daughterlove #brainsandbeauty
How often do you check in on yourself just to see How often do you check in on yourself just to see how you’re doing? How about your spouse?

For more midlife musings, please sign up for my email list here: www.Laurablack.net/subscribe

#midlifeinfluencers #agingconsciously #agingwell #midlifetransition #husbandandwifeteam #midlifewomen #retirementlife #meaningfulliving #womenover50 #womenover60 #50plusandfabulous
It is okay to own your awesomeness. Agreed? . . . It is okay to own your awesomeness.

Agreed?
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.
.
.
#believeinyourself #IamPerfect #womenempowerment #mindset #YesAllWomen #KisstheMirror #LeanIn #InnerBeauty #womensupportingwomen
We tell ourselves a story and then hate it when ot We tell ourselves a story and then hate it when others counter with facts. ⠀
. ⠀
. ⠀
. ⠀
#quotes #quotesaboutlife #quotestagram #quotesdaily #facts
Making change involves a visit from angst—just s Making change involves a visit from angst—just say “hello” and move forward. ⠀
. ⠀
. ⠀
. ⠀
#lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
The sign in the clothing store read, “Your husba The sign in the clothing store read, “Your husband called and said to buy whatever you want.” We’ve worked too hard for equality—why is it assumed that we still need permission?
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#quotes #quotesaboutlife #quotestagram #quotesdaily #equality #womensequality #womensrights #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #womensempowerment #genderequality #equalityforall #equalitynow #equalitymatters #loveequality #ellevatewomen #feminism #equalityrights
Perspective removes the sting from most of our str Perspective removes the sting from most of our stress. ⠀
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. ⠀
#lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset #accountability #aging #humor #over50
When my husband and I packed up our car for a wint When my husband and I packed up our car for a winter road trip from Baltimore to Florida we took clothing, medicines, a Keurig, a set of doggy steps and an electric flosser — but left the scale at home.

I was fed up with its calculated, coldhearted decrees. I’m not sure what I ever saw in it — I should have left it at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. It has no empathy. Not once has it left me a note saying, “way to go” or “you are a good person anyway.”

This was not the first time I had tried creating distance between us. A couple of years earlier, I moved it out of my bathroom and into the walk-in closet at the other end of the house. I hoped “out of sight out of mind.”

To no avail.

Read more at the link in my bio!
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