Ms. Magazine Turns 40.. Remembering George Harrison.. This Is What 60 Looks Like

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Ms. Magazine, Wonder Woman and 40 Years of Change You can't judge a book by its cover. But you can absolutely judge a magazine that way -- because the cover is a good indication of what the magazine cares about. And that is precisely, why 40 years ago, women everywhere began grabbing up Ms. magazine with both hands. From the start -- and continuing today -- those covers have instantly told you that Ms. cared about what women cared about. With an editorial team staffed by revolutionaries, Ms. not only had the wisdom to imagine the perfect combination of image and cover line to capture the concept of an important issue, it also had chops to bang out the story. Today, as Ms. is being honored by the City of New York (its birthplace) on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, I remember how thrilled I was to see that first issue on newsstands. It was 1972 and the cover exploded with the bold-faced headline, "Wonder Woman For President" -- and just below it, the colorful, iconic picture of that powerful superhero. It was an image that never would have appeared on any other women's publication. And it said loud and clear: this is definitely not your mother's magazine. Her Obsession With Cleanliness Led To An Amazing Invention Why George Harrison Still Inspires Me What This Lifelong Couch Potato Accomplished At Age 52 How I Became A Model At Age 60 3 Ways Post 50s Can Stay Relevant In A Changing Job Market BLOG POSTS Robert M. Parker Jr.: Father's Day Reflections From a Son and Father I don't recall any serious father-son discussions we had on what might be considered usual topics between parents and children, such as relationships with young women, finding a job or life path. However, I do recall my father often talking about the elusive search for happiness. Larry Magid: Apple and Google 3D Mapping More Gimmicky Than Practical What you see looks very cool, but I can only think of a few practical applications. For the most part, what you want when using a mapping program is accurate turn-by-turn directions, traffic data and real-time updates on how many more miles you have to drive and when you're likely to arrive. Cat del Valle Castellanos: It's a Long Story As scary as it can be, the only way to face Alzheimer's is head on. It is a reminder that, as individuals, we should work harder to take care of our own mental health and that of our families. Jody Gastfriend: Boomerangers: Returning To A Couch Near You My friend leans forward, gripping her latte with both hands. "He looked so peaceful, lying there on the couch with an afghan bunched under his head," she said. "I could hear him snoring slightly -- just like he did when he was a baby. Sound asleep. And you know what? I just wanted to smack him on the head and scream 'Get up! Get up! Get your lazy ass up and do something!'" Dwayne J. Clark: Celebrate Like There's No Tomorrow When my mom turned 87, it would have been easy for my family to insist on a low-key birthday commemoration -- or even not to celebrate at all. We threw her a party anyway. Here's why.

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