I’m Lyn Slater AKA as Accidental Icon, reformed social media influencer, writer, activist, social worker, former professor and someone who’s just an ordinary woman with an interesting life. I’ve written a book called, “How To Be Old”, coming Fall 2023 from Dutton/Plume.
I love everything you are planning for this new year Lyn. The book can’t come soon enough for me (God willing, this is the year l become an octogenarian - rather scary!). I bought a new tuxedo and shoes with glittery heels for my Christmas present - I’m ready to dance - if my back doesn’t give out, and to start some serious traveling again. Why a tux? I refuse to cruise with ball gowns in my luggage - I mean come on those trips are holidays! If a tux is good enough for hubby it’s good enough for me.
I look forward to reading your posts on How to Be Old as well as the thoughts of your readers.
The topic resonates since I am growing older and seeking wisdom about it.
It occurred to me on this New Year 2023, that aging could viewed as ripening rather than demeaned as a death spiral to be feared.That thought made me smile and I hope it does you too. Happy New Year to you and yours!
there really is so little written about how to old - I am looking forward to your book. In many ways we are the first generation in the workforce (en masse) and the first to experience what it means to move from a career to a new chapter. Having just semi-retired, it is a significant transition to negotiate.
Great to hear your path has taken this direction, Lyn!
Reinventing myself and my life on numerous occasions in the past was just confusing, demoralizing, and exhausting. It took til my late 50’s to realize it is a necessary, and welcome, part of a life well lived.
Agreeing that refusing invisibility is a worthy pursuit for we elders, I am enjoying this era of life when I no longer feel obligated to put it out there for others or society. Rather, I choose when to shine and when to fade into the background, and find I am far less exhausted as a result. Loving where you are going, honoring where you've been.
I “accidentally “ fell upon this and I know nothing much about you but somehow your words I just read resonated with me as I start this new year. I’ll add you to my list of inspirational reads .. all best with your new outlook and format !
Look forward to your weekly postings.
Here’s to 2023 and forging ahead with all that life has to bring!
I am so glad you chose that route. I stopped following you when you started promoting "stuff" (quite a while ago now). I realize that I am "unsubscribing" from a lot of bloggers/youtubers when they become very successful and half of their content is advertisement....I am still interested in fashion but in a more minimalist way: becoming more creative with less. I am learning how to be old and enjoy every minute of it!!! free at last!!!
oops! one more thing...i love the photograph. there's irony (?) in your baggy shirt vs calvin's abs which could not go unnoticed;). you share that wonderful light. happy new year!
I love that you’re moving things to the Substack neighborhood; a place I already choose to read meaningful and inspiring content. You speak from the heart and often seem to nail what’s in mine. Wishing you a beautiful new year and chapter!
I love everything you are planning for this new year Lyn. The book can’t come soon enough for me (God willing, this is the year l become an octogenarian - rather scary!). I bought a new tuxedo and shoes with glittery heels for my Christmas present - I’m ready to dance - if my back doesn’t give out, and to start some serious traveling again. Why a tux? I refuse to cruise with ball gowns in my luggage - I mean come on those trips are holidays! If a tux is good enough for hubby it’s good enough for me.
Happy New Year to you and Calvin.
An auspicious occasion to reframe, recommit to intention and increase joy. Thanks for the inspiration and community!
Bravo you, Lyn!
I look forward to reading your posts on How to Be Old as well as the thoughts of your readers.
The topic resonates since I am growing older and seeking wisdom about it.
It occurred to me on this New Year 2023, that aging could viewed as ripening rather than demeaned as a death spiral to be feared.That thought made me smile and I hope it does you too. Happy New Year to you and yours!
there really is so little written about how to old - I am looking forward to your book. In many ways we are the first generation in the workforce (en masse) and the first to experience what it means to move from a career to a new chapter. Having just semi-retired, it is a significant transition to negotiate.
Great to hear your path has taken this direction, Lyn!
Reinventing myself and my life on numerous occasions in the past was just confusing, demoralizing, and exhausting. It took til my late 50’s to realize it is a necessary, and welcome, part of a life well lived.
Doing it on the daily.
So happy to be a part of this.
Agreeing that refusing invisibility is a worthy pursuit for we elders, I am enjoying this era of life when I no longer feel obligated to put it out there for others or society. Rather, I choose when to shine and when to fade into the background, and find I am far less exhausted as a result. Loving where you are going, honoring where you've been.
Happy that my first steps into substack are via the Accidental Icon blog. Thank you for the lovely writing it always is a welcome notice in my inbox.
I “accidentally “ fell upon this and I know nothing much about you but somehow your words I just read resonated with me as I start this new year. I’ll add you to my list of inspirational reads .. all best with your new outlook and format !
Look forward to your weekly postings.
Here’s to 2023 and forging ahead with all that life has to bring!
Thank you for your reminder to occasionally reframe our lives. Structural frameworks always need to be revisited after personal AhHa moments.
I love the ‘line between rebellion and convention’. Especially because you have to. It’s real!
I am so glad you chose that route. I stopped following you when you started promoting "stuff" (quite a while ago now). I realize that I am "unsubscribing" from a lot of bloggers/youtubers when they become very successful and half of their content is advertisement....I am still interested in fashion but in a more minimalist way: becoming more creative with less. I am learning how to be old and enjoy every minute of it!!! free at last!!!
oops! one more thing...i love the photograph. there's irony (?) in your baggy shirt vs calvin's abs which could not go unnoticed;). you share that wonderful light. happy new year!
I love that you’re moving things to the Substack neighborhood; a place I already choose to read meaningful and inspiring content. You speak from the heart and often seem to nail what’s in mine. Wishing you a beautiful new year and chapter!
Here's to your/our shining Light~ Happy New Year
Bravo, Lyn! Best of luck on Substack. You have influenced me in many ways, mostly in breaking rules about what one should do/wear once over 40. Yay!
Happy 2023!
Can’t wait to read your upcoming essays. I think I kind of lost sight of who I am too.