Dr. Z founded Representation Rebellion for women 50 and older who are enraged by the stories “they” feed us about being old. We are tired, so tired, of being told we need to look younger by buying anti-aging potions, getting plastic surgery, and being a size 2. From here on, we will disrupt these “old”…
Can you believe this was the title of an article on Vogue’s website? Well, if you found it unreal, you’re correct. The title actually read, “Are Earthy Sandals the New Ugly Shoe Trend?” I read on because I wear “earthy” sandals. I should have known with the accompanying photo of Natalie Portman , and the…
Shame (noun) a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior. Example “she was hot with shame.”- Oxford Languages Dear Girl, Welcome to the world! We’re so glad you’re here. Girl to girl, you are going to experience shame. Part of this is generational. Women have been told…
Hello Rebels, Click here to find the SD Voyager article featuring my story and our work on Representation Rebellion. As I mentioned, it was not an easy story to tell, but I’m glad I did. I hope you are inspired to tell your own story, join the Representation Rebellion Facebook page, sign up for the…
We are not alone. We have allies who know the truth, too.
Justine Bateman is embroiled in a scandal. Bateman is best known for her role as Mallory Keaton from the television sitcom Family Ties, a role she had from 1982 to 1989 (ages 16 to 25). For those of us in our 50s, we remember Bateman as the cute, fashion-conscious, airhead, who was the butt of…
Over almost six decades on this planet, I’ve allowed you to call me names. When I was born, you said, “Oh, she’s the oldest, too bad she’s not a boy.” You called me insignificant. When I was a between the ages of six and eleven, you said, “It’s the 60s, man, free love. Peace.” You…
Hello Rebels, Meet my “kickass aunties,” Melda Murphy Arick and Maureen Murphy Renden. I gave them this moniker, because the world considers them “seniors,” but they have created their own story and have no interest in retiring from their work, passion, or life. Instead, they say, “…we do hope to always be life-long learners in…
Long ago, and before dating apps, there were personal ads. Through newspapers and magazines, those who were single (or not) or ready to settle down (allegedly) took out personal ads. So, let’s say I decided to go old school and take out a personal ad for friendship, here’s what mine would say: Invisible Middle-Aged Woman—Married,…
Dear Music Industry, First, I want to acknowledge you are NOT the only industry that should explain themselves. You are just the first one I’m bringing attention to. The inequity between men and women in the music industry came to my attention when I was compiling a Spotify playlist of kickass women. March is Women’s…