Aging Like a Frenchwoman

So I'm pretty sure that 10 Ways to Age Like a Frenchwoman (NY Times) only lists nine, but I figured it would interest people anyway.

I like the idea of wearing minimal makeup, probably because I wear very little myself, except for special occasions, going out at night, etc.

I'm also a fan of the cold-water face rinse after showering or washing my face. Not only does it seem to increase circulation, as the article suggests, but it also may help to close the pores and keep out dirt.

I used to dread aging, and to some extent it's still something I struggle with when I think about, say, my future fifty-year-old self (which, fortunately, is seldom). More important than the physical stuff is a healthy attitude toward aging, something I want to cultivate. Rather than viewing aging as something to struggle through and counteract, I hope to embrace the gift of long life, cherishing the lessons and experiences that each year brings.

On that note, Happy Friday and Happy Halloween!