A Midlife Mom Discovers Her True Star Sign
A rebel or a crab?
I used to love my star sign. I’m an Aquarius. We’re creative and empathetic and true rebels at heart.
According to Allure magazine, we Aquarians are unconventional and radical thinkers. We have unusual hobbies and a quirky dress sense. We are great humanitarians. We value our freedom, and can be stubborn in the pursuit of higher ideals.
We have a cool song.
But the older I get, the more I realize I have nothing in common with my astrological sign.
Let’s start from the top:
I’m a middle-aged married mom who works. The last unconventional thought I had was to add cumin to my vegetable soup recipe. I play tennis and read for fun. I walk the dog. Sometimes I play Rummikub online with a friend. I binge watch shows like “Firefly Lane”.
Every day (this is Covid) I wear the same jeans and pullover fleece-lined hoodie. Even pre-Covid, my dress style could best be described (as a friend once did) as “perfectly fine.” Tailored trousers…