The Crone Network

Meet Our Contributors...


Our stories matter. What we have to say, matters.     
The Crone Network wants to tell your story so others can relate and feel validated about their own personal journey through Cronehood.  

We won't publish your name without your permission, and encourage you to use an alias if you'd rather stay private.  How about BoomBoom Von BangBang?

We prefer that you submit a real photo of yourself, but it's ok to be incognito with a pair of sunglasses or a half-face photo. We appreciate the "real" of you. 

The Crone Network is always looking for photos to use on our platform, so if you've got interesting photos you want  to share, please get it touch!


This page is evolving and we're looking for your input.  What would you like to see in these spaces?  Let us know by email to [email protected] and use the email subject "How about this?"  Thanks!
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Diane Moore

Diane was born and raised in southern New Jersey USA and currently resides in Scotland, UK. She is a retired boss lady who enjoys writing and photography, and lives in a wee cottage with her handsome highlander Sam. 

Merry

Merry

Merry is a freelance editor from New England who recently moved to the southwest with her wife. She has an artistic flare and enjoys spending time decorating their new home and sitting her in lovely cactus garden. 

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Volunteers Needed

We are looking for women to help organise local gatherings. Responsibilites would include organising the group, finding a place to meet, and working with other Crone Coordinators to arrange larger regional gatherings. 

Please get in touch by email to [email protected] if you'd like to have a conversation about this essential part of The Crone Network community. 

Please use the email subject "gatherings"

Thank you.

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Peggy's Place

Quick little pearls of info

Gen Z Slang Words 

Rizz – charisma

Example: She walked into the room and it instantly filled with rizz.

Delulu – delusional

Example: She’s delulu is she thinks I’m paying for singing lessons.

Ate – nailed it

Example: She ate that little black dress like a 1970’s model.

Skibidi – absurb or chaotic

Example: That movie was pure skibidi, I want to watch it again!

Main Character – attention getting

Example: She had main character energy as she waltzed into the room.

Glow up – a visible improvement in appearance

Example: As soon as she left college, she had the biggest glow up of anyone I know.

Deets – details

Example: The young woman behind the counter asked for my deets.

Sus – suspicious

Example: He rarely takes a shower after work, so it seems sus to me.

POV – point of view

Example:

In my personal POV, he’s a terrible actor.

Fr – for real

Example:

After watching that documentary, my opinion has changed, fr.

Brainlet – a self-insult

Example: I put my phone in my bra then bent over and it fell out. Total brainlet.

Ghosting – disappearing without explanation 

Example: We had a nice time at dinner and I texted him but he ghosted me.

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Bag of Tricks

The Old Hag's Favourite Quotes

 

“You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” — Albert Einstein

 

 

 

"No, is a complete sentence." — Annie Lamott

 

 

 

"It is said that the greatest Wanderer does not know where they are going." —     I Ching 

 

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Traveling Crones

Ever want to take a trip but didn't have someone to go with and going alone is too scary?  Well, let's connect those solo travelling Crones so it's more comfy to take those dream holidays! 

Email [email protected] to register your interest in having a Crones Travelling Together group!