Still a Spring Chick!
Thrive is proud to present to our reader’s a series aimed at CELEBRATING the inevitable (and wonderful)part of life - AGING. Let’s face it - we can cream it, poke it, cut it, deny it, and fight it - but no matter what we do we’re all aging! Whether you are 20 something or 70 something doesn’t make a difference.
As the saying goes - Life Happens! 
We’ve put together a great group of women who have agreed to write on what aging means to them. Stay tuned every week for new and upcoming articles as we look the future in the eye and remind ourselves that at heart we are all still a bunch of chicks who have yet to sprung!
Turning 40 - by Mary Lou Roe
This is the article that sparked the series. Written by Mary Lou Roe this humorous article is the first in our series and will have you chuckling! Don’t worry, Mary Lou will be back to finish off our series with another refreshing article!
The Pain and Possibilities in Turning 40… - by Jackie Savi-Cannon
“In a juvenile way, I felt a bit cheated.” Ironically, I have always had a major life changing event occur when hitting a milestone birthday. I was pregnant with my son when my thirtieth birthday came. When most people were throwing parties or out on the town having drinks sent to them, I was drinking juice and taking prenatal vitamins.
The Anti-Aging Dilemma - by Dr. Natasha Zajmalowski
As women we know the value of beauty but often not the price. Yes, I know buffing, moisturizing, waxing, highlighting etc. can cost a fortune but it is a different price that I am referring to. Today we are discovering how insidious and disruptive beauty products are to our health.
Silver Sage or Over the Hill? - by Jerrilynne Knight
I’m almost 52 …am I old? I’m not sure, truly I’m not. In olden times I would definitely be considered long lived and have great status and be given great respect for the knowledge and wisdom I have earned during my years of journeying on this planet.
Looking at Aging in a Whole new Light - by Kathleen Cvkitkovic
As I approach 40, I feel excited and confident. Some may look at my life and wonder why I feel this way. I can truly say that those are two feelings that I have about approaching this major milestone in my life.
Margaret’s Musings | Older Not Old - by Margaret Steel Farrell
What exactly is my attitude toward getting old? I was fortunate to have great female role models regarding my attitude toward aging. My mother never dwelled on her age, never focused on it at all as far as I could tell.
Why Every Women Needs to Thank the Boomers - by Karolyn Hart
I remember when I was growing up their was a hit show called ‘Thirty-Something’. At the time, the actors were my parent’s age and being a kid all I knew is that they were old…like my parents. I laugh now thinking about this but then again I thought teenagers were ‘old’.
Growing Old - by Mary Lou Roe
For me, growing old is a blessing! Every morning I wake-up is reason to celebrate. I have been given another day! I have more time. More time to mindfully treasure every single thing I love about my world. More time to embrace endless possibilities. More time to become the person I want to be.