Laura Black's Blog

It’s not the new 40.  It’s not middle age.  We can “look great for 60” but not great for youth.

We assiduously seek distractions to thwart the reality of our aging mind and body from penetrating our awareness.  But it’s there.  Senses have slowly diminished, wrinkles have rapidly appeared.  We try to camouflage the signs to no avail, as our hands, eyes, and memories defiantly persist in revealing the truth. 

And the truth is that we are no longer, and will never be, edgy, trendy, or new. 

And so we look for purpose, confirmation, validation— anything to help dilute our biggest fear—- marginalization.

Yes, we acknowledge the gifts of maturity, wisdom, understanding, and insight. We are grateful that we are here to experience the sixties, the seventies, and pray for the eighties, nineties, and more. 

Nevertheless, we have earned the right to grieve for what is gone, what is lost.  The past is known, quantifiable.  But, what is to come?  We can only imagine, speculate, hope, and fear.  #60@realwomenwin

We are excited you’ll be joining us along with hundreds of volunteers for The Associated’s Super Sunday Community Phone-a-thon. Together, we will secure critical funds for our programs and agencies and inspire Jewish community through volunteerism and tzedakah.

Bagels: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Buns: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Beer: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Goldberg at egoldberg@associated.org or 410-369-9428.

How wonderful to have the opportunity to bring your children and teach them the real meaning of Tzedakah in Just One Hour!!!!

Please join me and Charles for this fabulous community event.  Also, there will be bagels, buns and beer depending on the time you come!

Trust me—-you will leave feeling the gift of giving of yourself.

12 SHADOW CT - GREEN VALLEY NORTH

http://When a house IS a home!!!!!! Please pass this one around.

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I can’t wait for it to start!!! 

I find it so depressing to hear young girls express disdain for their bodies.  There is something wrong with the messages we are communicating to these impressionable children.  #bereal 

Sixteen-year-old Tavi Gevinson discusses her online fashion magazine, Rookie, and its mission to empower teenaged girls.

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ACCEPT….THEN CHANGE.