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July 31, 2024 Issue

illustration of woman attending her high school's 50th reunion
Relationships
The Surprising Things I Learned By Attending My 50-Year High School Reunion
However nerdy we were, we are now all cool.
By Jan Tuckwood
, July 25, 2024
4 Min Read
illustration of mother trying to reach for daughter to fix relationship
Relationships
Why I Had to Urgently Fix My Relationship With My Daughter
It was the only way I could see my grandchild.
By Kathy Jesse
, July 25, 2024
4 Min Read
Senior people drinking cocktails and relaxing by the pool
Lifestyle
What Living in a 55-Plus Community Is REALLY Like
Here's what happened during one of our most memorable nights.
By Paula Ganzi McGloin
, July 25, 2024
4 Min Read
photo collage of ethel-age musicians and stars, 80 years old and beyond
Fulfillment
The Age-Defying Stars Who Are Making it Cool to Be 80
Proof that we can choose how we live as we age.
By Kathryn Leigh Scott
, February 1, 2024
4 Min Read
Lipstick still life
Lifestyle
The One Makeup Item That Binds All Women Together
How many of you still wear this?
By Anne Bardsley
, July 25, 2024
3 Min Read
gif photo illustration of ethel cheating article on laptop screen covered by multiple reader comments
Relationships
I Wrote About Staying With My Cheating Spouse. Here’s How Ethel Readers Reacted
Here’s what I gleaned from your dozens of comments.
By Linnea Hardwick
, July 25, 2024
4 Min Read
illustration of man resting taking up extra space between two passengers on flight
Revealed! The Fascinating Secrets From a Seasoned Flight Attendant

Keep your cool this fall with these smart tips from a veteran of the skies