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The Golden Bachelor Saga Continues

My post about the Golden Bachelor got lots of engagement and editorial commentary.

One friend thought it was a tad “judgmental,” which is probably true. I was in a cranky mood that day, having just been openly lied to by a Bumble dude. But that’s a topic for another blog.

Let’s talk about THE WOMEN who were just announced.

I see a few women of color, so that’s good, I suppose.

• Where is the grey hair? (I see just a little.)

• Who has a post-menopause belly?

• Why are most of them retired from “girly” professions? Was that deliberate, or just a sign of the times? (I know many women in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s who are attorneys, doctors, financial services professionals, and technology executives.)

• And although one might argue that black gowns are urban, elegant, and simple, they also give off a whiff of “funeral-ready” attire.

On the bright side (because I don’t want to be overly judgy):

Depicting women >60 as sexy and vibrant is a good thing.

I hope that ABC will show them eating carbs every now and then or letting their wrinkles and scars show on camera.

And yes…I’ve decided to watch it.

After all, I may ultimately turn out to be the Grandma Moses of social media commentary!

Speaking of which, my podcast (Geezer-Proof Your Life: How to Be a Bad-Ass >50) launches this fall. And you’ll be among the first to know!