The quotes that come out of the mouths of FOF women are worthy of Barlett’s: Witty, wise, wacky, and all wonderful. Actually, we’re going to start our own Book of FOF quotes right here, right now. So here we go (note: I am not listing anyone’s age. Suffice it to say, everyone is FOF.)

Rise and shine

“As long as I get up in the morning, I’m happy.” –Ann, Washington, D.C.

“I think I’m fab for keeping up with our internet/computer crazed era. I refuse to be left behind!”   –Deborah, Houston

“I try not to be around things that feel toxic, like bad coffee and annoying people.”–Linda, Detroit

“I don’t have any secrets.  I share with everyone.” –Jayne, Dallas

“I love to share my knowledge with other women so they too can be fab over fifty.” — Melanie, Baltimore

“We’ve been breaking all the rules and reinventing ‘woman’ as we go.  We are truly fabulous!”–Mara, New York

“Most women of our age have been tested and survived and know the treasure of time.” — Teri, Sierra Madre, CA.

“When we were little our princesses came from books. Our heroes went to the forests to study primates. We never lost our names. We had babies while we worked. We made sure our children expressed themselves. And we make sure our grandchildren hear all these stories.”                                                                                                                                                        –Carol, Oakland CA.

“It finally is all about me!” — Linda, Hudson, MA