If I had a dime for every time a person said to me (in the last year), "Have you been out in the sun, did you get a sunburn on your neck? I then answer, "It's menopause, " and people (men and women alike), flush red themselves, start to stammer, and look away. What's up with THAT?
Beth | Homepage | 10.13.05 - 1:31 am | #

I wear black a lot too, and I have always liked it best - even when I was skinny (back in the dark ages). This summer I did try to wear color more often, but I always feel like a blimp and more conspicuous because if it.
kenju | Homepage | 10.13.05 - 1:57 am | #

Three of us went through menopause together when I worked in a middle school. They were both librarians, and I used to flee to the library and we would rush into the little office and fling off outer clothing when hot flashes hit.

My friend Eleanor had a book caled "Menopaws," I think. It was a serious hoot and provided cartoons of how to deal with the trials of the whole mess. I remember that one solution concerned "fancy underwear and a younger boyfriend." It's worth looking for.
graycie | 10.13.05 - 8:40 am | #

Just love me some night sweats!
Theresa | Homepage | 10.13.05 - 9:10 am | #

This entire post, beginning to end, had me in stitches! You're such a beautiful person, Mamacita, and I do mean inside and out.
Robin | Homepage | 10.13.05 - 11:39 am | #

I laughed at this post and I thought I should tell you. Thanks.
Suzi | Homepage | 10.13.05 - 11:52 am | #

I consider hot flashes similar to being kissed by flame thrower.
Guusje | Homepage | 10.15.05 - 1:32 pm | #

The entire BCMA (Book Club My Ass) is going through menopause at the same time so we went together to see the musical with a sort of guffawing and ridiculing that was supposed to indicate that we were all really above such nonsense. It was great fun and well done with songs like "Looking For Food in All the Wrong Places" and "Staying Awake' Night Sweats" ala Staying Alive/ Night Fever.
We laughed and yes they sold T- shirts but no one bought one.., menopause is one of those clubs where you're just hoping your membership expires sooner rather than later. Me? My ear tips spontaneously ignite and shoot sparks- the most localized hot flashes ever.
I'm always so tempted to scold you for the mean way you talk to yourself around your weight...you wouldn't do that to a friend, Mama.
Vicki | Homepage | 10.15.05 - 5:33 pm | #

I went through menopause extremely early from surgery. Would love that t-shirt!
Green-Eyed Lady | Homepage | 10.16.05 - 3:54 am | #

Greycie;

The book IS called Menopaws. I wrote a post about it on My Menopause Blog. And you can buy it via my site. It's fabulous!

Sue
Sue Richards | Homepage | 10.17.05 - 3:01 pm | #