The Golden Girls

Several weeks ago, I was scrapbooking and watching TV.  When my movie was over, The Golden Girls came on.   I was being lazy and didn't change the channel so I watched it.  It was like a total blast from the past.  I remember how controversial the show tried to be.  They seem to try to tackle issues that were going on at the time - AIDS, Interracial dating, lesbians, age discrimination, etc.  Bea Arthur was always stirring the pot.  And oh my gosh, the fashion.  I wore many of those things they are wearing.  What I realized is these women are depicting women in their 50s and 60s!  I do not consider myself to be a Golden Girl age!  I find myself watching it more and more.  It comes on about the time I am trying to relax and get ready for bed.

What I am really impressed with is the concept of older ladies sharing a house.  I really think there is something to that concept.  In the Golden Girls, they have a large house that Blanche owned with her deceased husband.  They each have their own bedroom and probably bathroom with the living room and kitchen being shared area.  I know many fabulously older women that find themselves single...either through divorce, death, or choice.  And how nice to share living space with friends to do things with and be able to talk too.  I like that idea a lot.

On my cruise, I met many fabulously single women over 50.  They are vibrant and vivacious women that are enjoying life and are really not interested in hooking up with a husband.  Yes a lover would be fabulous but necessary.  I found myself really enjoying the friendship of women and having inspirational discussions with them.  My new friend Maureen is living on her daughter's property in the "barn house".  Dixie and Sheryl were mother in laws enjoying each other's company.  These are perfect examples of women living a fantastic single life while supported by other women.  I like this idea and think single women are fabulous and shouldn't feel bad that they are single and choose to be so.  I wonder how we could help society develop more comfort with single women and removing the stigma associated with it.  And how nice to have the ability to share living space with women who support and care for each other.  No lesbian tenancies required.  Something to ponder for sure.