The new aging

 I was reading this article on this 75 year old model Judith Maria Bradley and found it most inspiring.  I also followed her on Instagram @judithmariabradley.  She was discovered at 71 when a young man on a bike spotted her walking down the street and asked if he could photograph her.  He entered her in a contest and next thing she was featured in National Geographic.  Someone advised her to create an Instagam profile and she was discovered.  The article goes on to discuss her opinions on ageism and her life advice.  At 75 she has a lot of wisdom to share.

On Ageism

one of the last magnolia flowers left on this tree

I found this interesting article on Ageism. It discusses that "while much of American society now considers it unacceptable to be openly sexist, racist or homophobic, "old people are still fair game.""  I've never thought about getting old in this way, but it is definitely true.  And the answer does not lie in trying to stay young.  We have to change our way of thinking.  Older people are not boring and stupid and indeed have a lot of wisdom to impart.  Given some older people have to develop a  tolerance for young people.