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You Look Old On Face Time
I’ve got nothing against a little Botox now and then, but news of the latest cosmetic procedure, the “Face Time Face Lift,” really got to me.
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The Crazy Cat Lady
When do you cross over the border between pet lover and crazy cat lady?
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Party In Hell
Could you please give me a magic kick out of self-pity?
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After Divorce: The Next Wave
Post divorce, I was the usual devastated but also excited.
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Bursts of Blue vs. Shades of Grey?
I had to read Shades of Grey after my girlfriend told me how much it ramped up her sex life. Apparently, she’s not the only fan out there.
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Health Scare: Colon Cancer
My life was saved exactly half a lifetime ago when I was diagnosed with colon cancer.
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Medicating For Happiness
I gladly took the medication to have a better life.
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When The Sh*t Hits The Fan
Even though I'm not earning a six-figure income, I'm happier, healthier and passionate about my purpose.
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This Is What Sixty Looks Like
When people say I look good for my age I feel like I’ve been given an illicit prize. It’s a race I’m not running. I don’t deserve acclaim.
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Elder Care: Conversations About Dying
A few years ago I read an article in the New YorkTimes about talking with your parents about dying and death.
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Interfaith Easter? Oy!
As an interfaith child raised with one religion, I can attest to the benefits, and the drawbacks.
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Middle-Aged Facebook Junkie
I'm a middle-aged mom and I love Facebook.
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My House, My Rules?
Every night there were more kids sleeping in my house, every morning less food in my refrigerator.
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Upping the Tradition
So as the family wanders in for this amazing tradition...
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My Weekly Lunch Date
I’ve been having lunch with the same three women nearly every week for the past 12-15 years, depending on which of us you ask.
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Thank You, Gloria Steinem
A while back, my son Adam and I struck a deal. He could stay up late for a Harry Potter flick if he watched a documentary with me called, Gloria in Her Words. The “Gloria” of the title was, of course, Gloria Steinem. Gloria Steinem is what Maya Angelou calls a “shero” of mine....
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Is Your Kid Ok At College?
What I came to learn was that he was hiding the fact that he was struggling academically and socially -- exhibiting symptoms of depression.
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Married Later
I had no idea that this was the night my life’s greatest dreams were about to be answered.
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Dr. Northrup’s 10 Tips for Better Sex After 50
Sex in the second half of life is fascinating. Many women in their 60s and 70s are having the best sex of their lives...
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Is There a Difference Between a Heavy Drinker and an Alcoholic?
What if you worry not about your own drinking, but about the drinking of someone you love?
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