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Strength of a Woman
by Jessica McCurdy Crooks
Liv Fun: Vol 5 – Issue 4
We look at a woman, and most of us notice her physical attributes: how she dresses, her hairstyle, or how she carries herself. On closer look, we realize that none of these are really her true embodiment. She is so much more than these outward expressions or signs … yet the wise woman somehow seems to know that the two are inextricably linked.
For example, we see how the elaborate headdresses and colorful wraps of the African woman help to tell her story in a way that words cannot. When matched with her traditional outfit, they denote pride and a fierce sense of self that compel you to look at her and respect her strength.
The strong, devil-may-care look of the iconic biker chick may scare some people enough to leave extra room on the sidewalk, yet there is no denying that her attitude is strong and fearless, and in this strength we see a certain beauty. She embodies the carefree and bad-ass attitude so many women only dream of, and perhaps are afraid to explore.
The same can be said for the Rastafarian woman. Whether her locks are flowing or wrapped up above her head, it is easy to understand why she is often referred to as an empress or queen. The regality of her walk and mannerisms is compelling. Well-known Rastafarian women like Rita Marley, widow of reggae icon Bob Marley, who now fights for social change in impoverished parts of the world, and Toni Morrison, beloved author and professor emeritus at Princeton University, both present an outward image that is undeniably a reflection of their inner selves.
Perhaps when a woman truly knows who she is, only then is she free to adorn herself accordingly and live the fullest expression of herself. It’s at this intersection of style and substance that a woman rises to take on her personal power, a force that can change the world.
Liv Fun
by Leisure Care
Winter 2016
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True Southern Style
by Beverly Ingle
There is something uniquely perfect about the wisdom passed down from mother to daughter in the South. Sure, mothers share their wisdom with their daughters in all parts of our country and have been doing so for generations. But if that wisdom doesn’t include when and where to wear pearls — real pearls — and how old you must be for those pearls to be an appropriate choice, all that can be said really is, “You poor thing.”
Strength of a Woman
by Jessica McCurdy Crooks
We look at a woman, and most of us notice her physical attributes: how she dresses, her hairstyle, or how she carries herself. On closer look, we realize that none of these are really her true embodiment. She is so much more than these outward expressions or signs … yet the wise woman somehow seems to know that the two are inextricably linked.
Proof We’re the Wise Ones
by Jeff Wozer
Yes, without question, we, the 50 and older crowd, are infinitely wiser than the rest. My hunches support this. I don’t have the exact figures, but I’m guessing the number of people 50 and older with face tattoos, compared to the number of people younger than 50 with face tattoos, should serve as firm proof.