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SWOFTY - aka a Single Woman Over Fifty - sisters going it alone
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ ^ | October 28, 2012 | Meg Mason

Posted on 10/27/2012 11:57:26 AM PDT by chasio649

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1 posted on 10/27/2012 11:57:29 AM PDT by chasio649
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What’s fun and inspiring about following a crazy diet and hooking up with interchangeable putzes?


2 posted on 10/27/2012 11:59:58 AM PDT by Tax-chick ("Decency requires that they be voted out of office as an act of urgent political hygiene." ~Steyn)
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3 posted on 10/27/2012 12:06:12 PM PDT by I see my hands (It's time to.. KICK OUT THE JAMS, MOTHER FREEPERS!)
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Oh, look!!

A cute, hip new term to try mingle into a social class another group of people! And yet another group of people who need to be socialized because they feel themselves lurking at the fringes of society.

How collectivist!

I know some single women over 50 who remained single by choice and who remained childless by abortion. Not the kind of people I like to hang around with. No shortage of insults for “breeders” and most need slings to carry their arms after they throw their shoulders out patting themselves on the back.


4 posted on 10/27/2012 12:08:24 PM PDT by Ghost of Philip Marlowe (Prepare for survival.)
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Fifty and over is not middle aged. Good job on being single, independent, drinking wine, exercising, and, possibly, for owning lots of cats. But, these are not middle-aged women.


5 posted on 10/27/2012 12:09:41 PM PDT by AD from SpringBay (We deserve the government we allow.)
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To: chasio649

I really wonder what the true intent of the article is.


6 posted on 10/27/2012 12:10:50 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I can neither confirm or deny that; even if I could, I couldn't - it's classified.)
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And this social category puts a lot of energy into fashion and beauty.

And don't forget the "family resemblance".

After their plastic surgeries, they all look like sisters!

7 posted on 10/27/2012 12:12:47 PM PDT by donna (Pray for revival.)
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You have women who were uninterested in the men willing to love them back when they were young. They are now older and telling themselves they don’t need a man. They will likely die alone.


8 posted on 10/27/2012 12:14:00 PM PDT by SauronOfMordor (To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize - Voltaire)
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I’ll see your “SWOFTY” and raise you some truth: 50+ and childless = Darwin Award.


9 posted on 10/27/2012 12:19:56 PM PDT by PLMerite (Shut the Beyotch Down! Burn, baby, burn!)
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We’ll see how they like being a SWOS (Single Woman Over Seventy).
Old age is a bitch when you are alone.


10 posted on 10/27/2012 12:28:13 PM PDT by txrefugee
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old sluts. I guess they wanted an acronym too


11 posted on 10/27/2012 12:28:29 PM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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Interesting they focus on the 'singleness' of these women. I take exceptional care of myself (and thus my man by default also eats very well--of course adding his indulgent twists that are male like :) and I am taken--married 15 plus years.

Although not quite fifty, I have pursuits that'd terrify a young gal with lots of confidence and energy. The things I am pursuing as an older, married woman would have been outlawed for 'older, married gals' in the old days. But with a solid mate that has his own life and belief in God and all that He has given, I am making Him proud (or at least trying to).

It isn't over until it's over ladies and gentlemen :-D. God is large and in charge and doesn't care about society's definition of age. We all were put here for a reason and it doesn't stop when we get older.

12 posted on 10/27/2012 12:32:45 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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This is for wealthy celebrities who have failed their quota of relationships and are peering over the hill career-wise. This is not for little people. Look at who they feature in the article. No working women need apply.
13 posted on 10/27/2012 12:33:26 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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Most all the women listed DO have children. Many of the kids are grown and have moved on to their own lives. As it should be. As God intended.


14 posted on 10/27/2012 12:35:46 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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SWOFTY = Losers


15 posted on 10/27/2012 12:40:34 PM PDT by Cowboy Bob (Greed + Envy = Liberalism)
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This is for wealthy celebrities who have failed their quota of relationships and are peering over the hill career-wise. This is not for little people. Look at who they feature in the article. No working women need apply.

You are right on the money! Literally. As much of what they mentioned takes both money and time. Having said that I am sure a woman who does eat well and can find more inexpensive versions of these pursuits (like a road trip to Taos NM and an inexpensive massage when they get there could be a nice substitute.) Also eating healthfully and self care does not have to cost much. One can walk, jog, cycle, do body weight exercises at home and meditate and pray. All of which have miraculous results in one's beauty no matter how much money or physical gifts given by God.

I do believe there can be a working Mom's and wife's version of this that can enhance an older woman's engagement in her world and make her family proud.

No husband or child wants a fat, self consumed, spiritually dead wife or Mom. (Unless of course the hubby is himself these things) Taking life by the horns as an older woman can inspire not only the children, but the hubby as well.

16 posted on 10/27/2012 12:43:13 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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To: hinckley buzzard
This is for wealthy celebrities who have failed their quota of relationships and are peering over the hill career-wise. This is not for little people. Look at who they feature in the article. No working women need apply.

You are right on the money! Literally. As much of what they mentioned takes both money and time. Having said that I am sure a woman who does eat well and can find more inexpensive versions of these pursuits (like a road trip to Taos NM and an inexpensive massage when they get there could be a nice substitute.) Also eating healthfully and self care does not have to cost much. One can walk, jog, cycle, do body weight exercises at home and meditate and pray. All of which have miraculous results in one's beauty no matter how much money or physical gifts given by God.

I do believe there can be a working Mom's and wife's version of this that can enhance an older woman's engagement in her world and make her family proud.

No husband or child wants a fat, self consumed, spiritually dead wife or Mom. (Unless of course the hubby is himself these things) Taking life by the horns as an older woman can inspire not only the children, but the hubby as well.

17 posted on 10/27/2012 12:43:38 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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A separate survey found that 600,000 older women in the UK - a mixture of widows, divorcees and singletons - are opting for the single life. And according to Isme.com, a third of these women were enjoying their freedom so much, they were unlikely to settle down again.

18 posted on 10/27/2012 12:43:50 PM PDT by Kenton
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To: hinckley buzzard
This is for wealthy celebrities who have failed their quota of relationships and are peering over the hill career-wise. This is not for little people. Look at who they feature in the article. No working women need apply.

You are right on the money! Literally. As much of what they mentioned takes both money and time. Having said that I am sure a woman who does eat well and can find more inexpensive versions of these pursuits (like a road trip to Taos NM and an inexpensive massage when they get there could be a nice substitute.) Also eating healthfully and self care does not have to cost much. One can walk, jog, cycle, do body weight exercises at home and meditate and pray. All of which have miraculous results in one's beauty no matter how much money or physical gifts given by God.

I do believe there can be a working Mom's and wife's version of this that can enhance an older woman's engagement in her world and make her family proud.

No husband or child wants a fat, self consumed, spiritually dead wife or Mom. (Unless of course the hubby is himself these things) Taking life by the horns as an older woman can inspire not only the children, but the hubby as well.

19 posted on 10/27/2012 12:44:13 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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apologies hinkley for the multiple posts. My fingers didn’t have the patience to wait for editing today, but wanted to get it right in spite of my enthusiasm. lol.


20 posted on 10/27/2012 12:45:47 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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