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You may have sent flowers, candy and greeting cards to your mom on Mother’s Day but, as Sandwiched Boomers, we recognize that what aging mothers really want every day of the year is to feel nurtured. Ellie’s mother, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, no longer recognized her. Ellie felt very sad but resigned. “Mom is so sweet, even if she doesn’t know who I am most of the time. It’s now like I’m her mom and I feel good being able to help her when I can. I … Continue reading
The interview with Anne Kreamer, author of “Going Gray,” yesterday was lively and generated a lot of pertinent comments. Both poles were well represented – all the way from I color my hair because it makes me feel younger, looks better, keeps me competitive in the marketplace, my husband loves it – to it costs less, is who I am, saves time, makes me feel good, attracts attention. Anne Kreamer, in reply, said… I appreciate all of your comments and find the exchange interesting. I have to say, Fran, that … Continue reading
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Anne Kreamer, author of “Going Gray,” is our guest on this Virtual Book Tour. Welcome, Anne! We know that this interview will get a lot of you thinking first thing this morning, so let’s get started: What made you decide to stop coloring your hair? A friend sent me photographs from a trip we’d recently taken and in one of them I was standing with my sixteen-year old naturally blonde daughter and a good friend with gray hair. I was in the middle with a harsh and dark brown hair … Continue reading
