A woman of a certain age

Layering - the art of dressing in layers so that as you warm up or cool down you can either take off an item of clothing - e.g. a cardigan or a scarf - or add an item - e.g. a longer sleeved top, a cardigan or a scarf. Layering - the art of dressing for the menopausal woman.

It came home to me this morning as I sat in church. While adding my croaky voice to that of the very sweet sounding choir as they sang their repertoire of uplifting hymns I happened to glance down at my bag. Sitting just inside the zip was my red pashmina - warm and comforting - and jutting out next to it - where I had placed it not two minutes ago - was my white fan.

When I had arrived I was wearing the  pashmina and appropriate gear for a coolish Sunday morning. Two readings and two hymns down and I had peeled off the pashmina and fished around in my rather largish bag - too big it turns out when I want to find something in a hurry - to look for my fan.

Then followed the menopause tango - a layer on, a layer off, a layer on, a layer off - repeat until .... well until you feel comfortable again. aarggh!!

Life is ..... hot, then it's cold ...... hot again ..... cooling down...... :-)