I just found you today because substack included it an email as an example of how to do things well. So very odd because I had an actual nightmare last night about my neck. I went to a plastic surgeon and showed him how I hold it up all day at my ears and asked if that was going to fix it. The dream was so real that I googled those electronic devices today. Can't wait to keep reading and I'll try facial exercises.
My mother dealt with her “wattles,” as she called her neck, by using a black magic marker on all her official ID photos — senior citizen bus pass (this was pre-Metrocards in NY) and discount cards — to draw a flattering turtleneck. After she died, my sister and I found a stash of these ego-edits. We laughed and cried with appreciation! And I felt my wattles wattling.
Val! Love your writing! Can you write if pore minimizing is a myth or are there really products or treatments that can do it. I feel like I have tried everything, from serums to masks— maybe it’s wired in my genes forever :-/
I had a very very old neck when I was young. We laughed about it in college. Now I have finally grown into it. But the lip lines alas the lip lines. #thankyoucovidmask
My mother dealt with her “wattles,” as she called her neck, by using a black magic marker on all her official ID photos — senior citizen bus pass (this was pre-Metrocards in NY) and discount cards — to draw a flattering turtleneck. After she died, my sister and I found a stash of these ego-edits. We laughed and cried with appreciation! And I felt my wattles wattling.
Val you crack me up! I love the cotton pants analogy 🤣. I will continue with my retinoids to avoid having to hem my neck up to my face one day 😂🤣!!
I just found you today because substack included it an email as an example of how to do things well. So very odd because I had an actual nightmare last night about my neck. I went to a plastic surgeon and showed him how I hold it up all day at my ears and asked if that was going to fix it. The dream was so real that I googled those electronic devices today. Can't wait to keep reading and I'll try facial exercises.
My mother dealt with her “wattles,” as she called her neck, by using a black magic marker on all her official ID photos — senior citizen bus pass (this was pre-Metrocards in NY) and discount cards — to draw a flattering turtleneck. After she died, my sister and I found a stash of these ego-edits. We laughed and cried with appreciation! And I felt my wattles wattling.
This is another great write up! Ephron’s essays can teach us a lot about aging with lots of humor and some grace. So can you, Val. Thank you!
Val! Love your writing! Can you write if pore minimizing is a myth or are there really products or treatments that can do it. I feel like I have tried everything, from serums to masks— maybe it’s wired in my genes forever :-/
I had a very very old neck when I was young. We laughed about it in college. Now I have finally grown into it. But the lip lines alas the lip lines. #thankyoucovidmask
My mother dealt with her “wattles,” as she called her neck, by using a black magic marker on all her official ID photos — senior citizen bus pass (this was pre-Metrocards in NY) and discount cards — to draw a flattering turtleneck. After she died, my sister and I found a stash of these ego-edits. We laughed and cried with appreciation! And I felt my wattles wattling.