Women's Issues Midlife And Beyond
“Don’t focus on having a great blog. Focus on producing a blog that’s great for your readers.†–Brian Clark I started my blog in 2011.  At the time I was working on my Masters degree, and knew I wanted to start writing for my target audience—women in the second half of life.  More specifically, I want to write for midlife women… Read More
Sometimes I crave the kind of belly laugh that comes so hard, fast, and long that it makes me hurt. The cathartic effects are kinda-sorta like a good orgasm…I feel weak, happy, released. But those darn giggle-fests are difficult to come by. (And, it’s none of your business about the other!) This past week my hubby and I were driving… Read More
Dear Politicians, Do you want my vote? Yeah, I know I’m just one person and have a lot working against me to be noticed. I live in a fly-over state; I am an artist, I don’t contribute $$$ to any political candidate or party, and…I have a vagina. Hmmm, what else…Oh! I was raised to use compassion and common sense… Read More
I am super-duper, over-the-top, pleased to introduce Teri Lou and Lynette, my October silk scarf ambush models.  Both women are internationally known for their photography, and I was lucky enough to attend an iPhone photography workshop  hosted by them this past weekend.  When it comes to living vibrant lives, they are beyond inspirational.  Let me share a little about each… Read More
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.†― John F. Kennedy 150 tents speckled the town of Marine On The St. Croix like puffy earth clouds. Instead of rain, however, the earth clouds contained artists, art, and hope.  Jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, scarves, lawn decor, furniture, more…all made one by one… Read More
Do I love you because you’re beautiful,
Or are you beautiful because I love you?
~Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Cinderella Licking a bit of egg roll off my finger, I squinted at my husband with suspicion. Whenever I do things with my tongue, he pays attention. Whenever I squint at him he gets nervous. “Whaaat?†I settled back in the… Read More
“As if my soul would burst the prisoned skin…†~H.W. Jeffree, Life: An Epic, “Book IV,” written 1861, revised 1874  Men walked by in all manner of kilts, tunics, and leather goods. Women, much to my husband’s delight, showed more heaving cleavage than a library dedicated to romance novel covers. In a world that tends to ban weapons where crowds gather,… Read More
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.†–Dr. Felice Leonardo “Leo†Buscaglia Ph.D. Earlier this summer our neighbor fell from the horse she was training and broke her neck. As… Read More
“Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” —Jim Davis Our cat, Pudgy, is more than a little eccentric. What? A cat with odd behavior? Whoever heard of that? Yeah, yeah, paw-leez hear me out. Although Pudgy purrs and then bites, although she seeks attention and then hisses when she… Read More
