In her recent column, Patti Parish-Kaminski discusses the label ‘scary’ that has been associated with her for years, particularly as she nears her 60th birthday. She describes her initial reluctance to accept the term, noting that it does not have the positive tone of other nicknames. Patti explains that her family, including her husband, Mr. Kaminski, have also used this label. A recent conversation at dinner brought the topic up again, with Mr. Kaminski comparing her to a monster in a joking manner. Patti tried to reject the label, but her family responded with examples from her past, leading her to reconsider.
As she approaches her 60th birthday, which she refers to as her ‘Birthday Quarter,’ Patti decides to accept the ‘Scary Sixty’ nickname. She compares turning 60 to solving a difficult math problem and says that age brings more confidence and less concern for others’ opinions. She mentions that women her age may feel comfortable making their own choices, such as wearing pajamas in public or having a casual hairstyle.
Patti also highlights the strong friendships among women her age. She notes that these friends support each other in various situations. She mentions financial independence and the ability to seek legal advice as other benefits of reaching this age. Patti suggests that these factors contribute to a sense of empowerment…