Feeling Our Age

Sixty brave women wrote, in their own words, about their challenges and reflections at being their age. They talked about what they have done and what they plan yet to do. They are risk-takers, vibrant, loving, and have much to offer the world. I am hopeful that together we can change what needs to be changed, and that these women, and their wisdom, will make you feel hopeful too.

Showing all 64 artworks painted by Kathleen Cosgrove, artist.

Ellen M. W. -age 70
Ellen M. W. -age 70, 2023
Enjoy the pleasures and freedoms that come with age
Kate C - age 69
Kate C - age 69, 2022
Radiates optimism and playfulness
Dianne J. E. - age 80
Dianne J. E. - age 80, 2023
Rebellious teenager at heart
Marcy B. N. -age 71
Marcy B. N. -age 71, 2023
Strives to treat aging with understanding, gratitude and tenderness, like a dear old friend
Jane C. S. - age 63
Jane C. S. - age 63, 2023
She strives to see things from a universal perspective
Sue O. - age 77
Sue O. - age 77, 2023
Lives each day with exuberance
Barbara S -age 74
Barbara S -age 74, 2022
She has seen the sublime but is grounded here on earth
Susan S. -age 77
Susan S. -age 77, 2022
Plant seeds of happiness
Debra C. - age 70
Debra C. - age 70, 2023
To hear the world speak first we must listen
Becky H. -age 70
Becky H. -age 70, 2022
She makes a positive difference in people lives
Judy H - age 76
Judy H - age 76, 2022
She centers body, mind, and spirit
Angel D - age 66
Angel D - age 66, 2023
A sense of humor is essential
Carol C - age 74
Carol C - age 74, 2022
Leading by example
Cheryl M. - age 78
Cheryl M. - age 78, 2022
Perseverance to follow her dreams
Christiane O. - age 79
Christiane O. - age 79, 2023
Do what you damn well please
Corinne D. -age 80
Corinne D. -age 80, 2023
Discovered newfound confidence and success
Daphney -age 71
Daphney -age 71, 2022
She nourishes with her love
Darlene C. - age 72
Darlene C. - age 72, 2023
Compassionately cares for others
Deborah P. - age 67
Deborah P. - age 67, 2022
Saturated in color, she brightens the world
Donna P. - age 68
Donna P. - age 68, 2023
Seeks a spiritual dimension to life
Edith B. - age 72
Edith B. - age 72, 2023
I choose sun over the fear of wrinkles
Ellyn W. - age 75
Ellyn W. - age 75, 2022
Influencer
Gale C. - age 70
Gale C. - age 70, 2023
Uses compassion and innovative leadership to help others
GG - age 71
GG - age 71, 2022
Nurturing is the instinctive response to an open heart
Jan W. - age 86
Jan W. - age 86, 2022
Embrace risk with exuberance
Kathleen C - age 70
Kathleen C - age 70, 2022
Resilient
Kathleen CC - age 72
Kathleen CC - age 72, 2023
Deal With It
Lelia - age 70
Lelia - age 70, 2022
She is full of joy
Lillian - age 73
Lillian - age 73, 2022
Challenges have made her stronger
Linda W - age 76
Linda W - age 76, 2023
Opens doors so others may succeed
Lisa P -age 65
Lisa P -age 65, 2022
Has the strength to be vulnerable
Manuela K. -age 70
Manuela K. -age 70, 2022
Sharing knowledge and experience
Marcie W.H. -age 62
Marcie W.H. -age 62, 2023
Taking care of business
Marilyn B. - age 78
Marilyn B. - age 78, 2022
She is bright-spirited
Marina T -age 71
Marina T -age 71, 2022
Color create her pathway
Mary C.- age 61
Mary C.- age 61, 2022
Motivation of Spirit
Mary G. - age 63
Mary G. - age 63, 2023
It is your mind not your age that limits you
Mi Mi -age 93
Mi Mi -age 93, 2022
Kindness towards others goes a long way
Nancy N.- age 77
Nancy N.- age 77, 2023
What the future holds is the mystery that we all share
Pamela W. -age 70
Pamela W. -age 70, 2022
Connecting with nature fills her soul
Ruby H.P. -age 67
Ruby H.P. -age 67, 2022
Choosing to pay it forward
Sue K - age 77
Sue K - age 77, 2022
Courage to build a new life
Susan L.K. - age 67
Susan L.K. - age 67, 2022
She is her authentic self through and through
Tanya K. - age 67
Tanya K. - age 67, 2022
Enthusiasm for life
Tina J. W. - age 70
Tina J. W. - age 70, 2023
Poised for transformative discoveries
Twinkle Z -age 72
Twinkle Z -age 72, 2023
Generates collective creativity
Veronica F. -age 72
Veronica F. -age 72, 2023
Her light shines bright— rekindling others
Nancy S.W. -age 70
Nancy S.W. -age 70, 2022
If not now, when?
Bobbie C - age 68
Bobbie C - age 68, 2023
She defines her own path.
Janet W. -age 72
Janet W. -age 72, 2023
Dedicated to giving children who cannot hear the ability to listen.
Marilyn M.S. - age 70
Marilyn M.S. - age 70, 2023
Pushes boundaries so all of our lives might expand
Sherrie P. - age 69
Sherrie P. - age 69, 2022
Dream and follow through
Tanya B - age 52
Tanya B - age 52, 2023
Strives to be an Elder who teaches cultural traditions with love and kindness to those who follow.
Julie S. - age 66
Julie S. - age 66, 2022
She is sunshine
Janice G. - age 63
Janice G. - age 63, 2023
Embrace adventure
Ann S. - age 74
Ann S. - age 74, 2022
Make a plan and do it
Barbara N.- age 74
Barbara N.- age 74, 2023
Grateful for every day
Karen B. - age 64
Karen B. - age 64, 2023
Seeker of truth.
Linda D - age 73
Linda D - age 73, 2023
Fearless in accepting new challenges
Margaret C. - age 86
Margaret C. - age 86, 2023
Dedicated to making a difference
Mary D - age 73
Mary D - age 73, 2023
Fearless in accepting new challenges
Robyn B -age 81
Robyn B -age 81, 2022
A kind and loving soul
Sophie C - age 67
Sophie C - age 67, 2022
Caring and creative
Bobbie F - age 84
Bobbie F - age 84, 2023
Keeping History Alive