Women's Issues Midlife And Beyond
You haven’t seen a tree until you’ve seen its shadow from the sky. -Amelia Earhart Four large rocks. I looked at the gray lumps from the comfort of the Wright Brothers National Memorial visitor center in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and… felt nothing. (https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm) My husband—a guy who absorbs history like I absorb chardonnay in awkward social situations—pointed out that… Read More
 “Customers may forget what you said but they’ll never forget how you made them feel. “ Unknown  “Eat and get the hell out,†is a playful slogan used by Bob’s Grill in Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks, North Carolina (http://www.bobsgrillobx.com). The first time we drove by the sign I burst out laughing. I also noticed signs declaring “Dirty… Read More
“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
