As girls, we are told to Smile, to be likable, not to show anger, always be pleasant.

At least, girls of my generation (Baby Boomers) and probably even those as young as 35 or 40.

But, look, now at the women who make covers of magazines, cds, movie and clothing ads.  They look sultry, angry, bored, pouty.

Has society’s expectations for women gone way to the extreme?  Probably not, if we knew what these women’s lives were really like.  But, it does bother me to see their looks.

And, put that together with the sexy man now always needs a shave!  And, of course, don’t forget to be disheveled in dress.

An adorable 15 year old sent me photos taken of her for her school pictures.  She looks 22, pouty, sultry, and I was horrified.  But, of course, she  also looked gorgeous, so she was real happy.

I guess I’m showing my age, but it really gets to me.