Second Thoughts on Physical Appearance and Women (and Men)

Was I presumptuous to think an altered appearance is anti-aging?

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Not too long ago I got miffed that Nicole Kidman was flashing finely sculpted arms on a magazine cover. In fact, I thought her whole…