I was all set to write a blog post about me winning the 1.5 BILLION dollar Powerball. I was going to go into great detail about all the things I would do with the money, which mostly involved me living the über good life.

But as I was reading the Sunday New York Times, I came across an opinion piece that switched my focus. Titled, “When Can Women Stop Trying to Look Perfect?”, the writer, Jennifer Weiner, had me at hello.

As I read the first few paragraphs, I was fist pumping and thinking, “Preach, sister!” Ms Weiner bemoaned the way older women are treated (or ignored), and the over weighted importance of a woman’s physical  appearance versus ANY other accomplishments she may have achieved or struggles she has overcome.

Then the piece took a mean-spirited turn. Ms. Weiner has decidedly negative opinions on Oprah and her new association with Weight Watchers. I happen to be a fan of both.Continue reading…     Share