Really, how many of us consider menopause age to be “old”? Nobody reading this is so old that we can’t get any older, and I know for sure I’m not the only person who says, “Bring it on!”
Sorry Elly, but you hit middle age about a decade ago..On a percentage, How many 90 year olds do you see running around. My Grandmother was jogging till 94… but out of my ancestors that was 1!
Howtheduck, this is a late response to yesterday. I know everything you said. But the question was why did she start drawing Elly with a bigger and bigger nose? Especially since she started when Elly was at an age when your explanation certainly wouldn’t apply. I’d be curious if it was around the time of one of her divorces.
While I appreciate the sentiment, it also reeks a little of “Smile, honey!” that too many men say to women (I’ve never heard of it being said to a man).
It is just so awful that we live in such an age denying society.
I would never consider any cosmetic surgery kind of intervention, even those diabolical fillers are a curse.
The funny part is that children are hurriedly encouraged to do activities that are meant for older kids, such as gymnastics, and football where they ruin their bones for life.
Then when people reach age of thirty they are dam*n*ed after they reveal that milestone….
These days you just get Botox. Now you, too, can wear a plastic face that looks like it came out of a 3-D printer! You might not be able to smile or fully open your eyes anymore, but it’s a small price to pay to pretend that people really think you’re only 35!
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
Well said, Elly’s mother (or mother-in-law).
Macushlalondra over 1 year ago
It’ll do until you can afford the real thing, Elly.
Farside99 over 1 year ago
Wise words from grandma!!!
Frog-on-a-Log Premium Member over 1 year ago
It would be good to see Elly smile more often, instead of her usual angry face.
BlitzMcD over 1 year ago
Grandma is right. And the idea that 45 is associated with such a grim description is quite laughable once you’ve passed that perceived “milestone”.
xyzwriter48 over 1 year ago
let it go Elly. Your smile is the thing people notice the very most.
Geophyzz over 1 year ago
Thank God my wife is not that vain. After 54 years together, we should both look our age. And when you look old, people don’t expect as much of you.
ninstar over 1 year ago
I’m getting tired of people 10 years younger than me saying how old they are.
bryce.gear over 1 year ago
Grandma is right.
flagmichael over 1 year ago
Really, how many of us consider menopause age to be “old”? Nobody reading this is so old that we can’t get any older, and I know for sure I’m not the only person who says, “Bring it on!”
Daniel Verburg over 1 year ago
What a nice thought!
Prey over 1 year ago
Don´t waste your money, grow old gracefully – or disgracefully, its more fun.
mckeonfuneralhomebx over 1 year ago
Sorry Elly, but you hit middle age about a decade ago..On a percentage, How many 90 year olds do you see running around. My Grandmother was jogging till 94… but out of my ancestors that was 1!
donut reply over 1 year ago
I remember being 45. What a great year scuba diving in Grand Cayman and more.
But 45 was also the age my father AND my son were when they died.
Nala the Great over 1 year ago
They say “life begins at 80”! I’ve got 2 yrs, 2 mns, and a day to go! YEAH!!
ladykat over 1 year ago
Elizabeth is right.
1953Baby over 1 year ago
SMILE! It hides what you may be REALLY thinking! (It’s worked for me for 70 years!)
Dani Rice over 1 year ago
Get too many facelifts and you’ll end up talking through your hat.
ILK over 1 year ago
Howtheduck, this is a late response to yesterday. I know everything you said. But the question was why did she start drawing Elly with a bigger and bigger nose? Especially since she started when Elly was at an age when your explanation certainly wouldn’t apply. I’d be curious if it was around the time of one of her divorces.
JanLC over 1 year ago
What was that old song? “Let a smile be your umbrella on a rainy, rainy day”. Impractical, but I get the sentiment.
paranormal over 1 year ago
You can tell how vain women are by walking down the cosmetic aisles at Walmart or Target…
kamoolah over 1 year ago
Not only is Elly dealing with menopause, she also needs to talk to Elizabeth about her forthcoming menarche.
figuratively speaking over 1 year ago
And a mood-lift too.
MIHorn Premium Member over 1 year ago
While I appreciate the sentiment, it also reeks a little of “Smile, honey!” that too many men say to women (I’ve never heard of it being said to a man).
daisypekin01 over 1 year ago
Grandma’s know things.;)
g04922 over 1 year ago
awww… Liz is sweet.
1JennyJenkins over 1 year ago
It is just so awful that we live in such an age denying society.
I would never consider any cosmetic surgery kind of intervention, even those diabolical fillers are a curse.
The funny part is that children are hurriedly encouraged to do activities that are meant for older kids, such as gymnastics, and football where they ruin their bones for life.
Then when people reach age of thirty they are dam*n*ed after they reveal that milestone….
mindjob over 1 year ago
If she gets one, I hope she won’t look like pennywise
Daltongang Premium Member over 1 year ago
Grandmothers often provide some of the best advice, usually because they have the experience to back it up.
rebelstrike0 over 1 year ago
Most when she looks at herself in the mirror she says she is fat. At least with this one we get a break from the nonstop “Elly vs. Belly” story arcs.
Judy Hendrickson [Unnamed Reader - 852856] over 1 year ago
Oooohhh my stop complaining just wait till you’re older!,,
USN1977 over 1 year ago
Seems the Sunday strips are now syncretized with the subject matter of the weekday strips.
vonskippy over 1 year ago
You don’t iron an old sock – so get over it already.
T... over 1 year ago
Physiologically smiles give wrinkles…
HodgeElmwood over 1 year ago
These days you just get Botox. Now you, too, can wear a plastic face that looks like it came out of a 3-D printer! You might not be able to smile or fully open your eyes anymore, but it’s a small price to pay to pretend that people really think you’re only 35!
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
An average woman with a smile is much more attractive than a so-called good looking woman who doesn’t……
j.l.farmer over 1 year ago
Is that a carnival mirror that she is looking into? I don’t see any lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin on her.