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Periomenopause Is the New Puberty

I write about the situations and moments we can’t make up. I firmly believe that humour plays an important role. And right now, there’s a lot going on thanks to perimenopause — something I wasn’t prepped for. These are my musings, and what amuses and bemuses me.

My Jeans Are Assholes — PART 1

My Jeans Are Assholes — PART 1

They’re like best friends who are obliged to tell you the truth.
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Alexa F
Feb 26
Dear 3 A.M.

Dear 3 A.M.

I’m too old for you.
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Alexa F
Feb 16
A Valentine to my much younger self

A Valentine to my much younger self

You’re a bit of jerk. You like to push the limits. To push yourself. You think you’re invincible, to a fault. You’re not always kind…
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Alexa F
Feb 13
Menopoetry 2: Nothing’s working

Menopoetry 2: Nothing’s working

Yesterday’s rabbit hole  was a protein bowl in the perimenopause weight saga. Today it’s hot yoga. Will I sweat out the stress and dress…
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Alexa F
Oct 4, 2024
Menopoetry 1: Hot

Menopoetry 1: Hot

It’s not hot out. But the house is hot. I open all the windows. But the house stays hot.  I turn on the fans to circulate the breeze. But…
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Alexa F
Oct 3, 2024
Perimeno… what?

Perimeno… what?

I had a really clever way to start this. I’ve forgotten it.
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Alexa F
Oct 3, 2024
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