Ah, menopause. With 38 million baby-boomer women now in midlife or beyond, the subject of menopause is no longer one kept to hushed conversations over a second pitcher of margaritas and a platter of nachos. Unlike our mothers or grandmothers, Boomer women and those following in our paths want to talk about what we’re experiencing. Maybe we seek opportunities to… Read More
Mother of the Bride, Lesson Two
I ate a light brunch in anticipation of the afternoon’s offerings. My daughter and her fiancé were in town to do a “tasting†at the caterers for their upcoming wedding. Back in my day—not quite horse and carriage, but not uber $$$, glitz and glamor either—I don’t recall ever hearing about food tastings for weddings. My parents hired the local… Read More
Sweet Little Nothings
I juggled my purse, my laptop, and a disposable pan filled with my secret-recipe chocolate chip cookies all while praying I wouldn’t do a face-plant as I entered the car dealership. Ryan, my knowledgeable Audi service guy, greeted me with a wave and a smile. As I slid the pan over the counter he tilted his head. “You didn’t have… Read More
A Morel Dilemma
The lawnmower wheels barely missed the fungi shaped like small, deformed penises. I hit the brakes and stared down at the four growths, wanting to believe they were the hallowed and much-coveted morel mushrooms. But trust is a big issue when it comes to mushrooms. My mind raced. Why are they here this year when, in the 13 years we’ve… Read More
Menopause, Transitions, And Identity
Melissa McCarthy had me wincing and laughing at my own likeness through her character, Molly, on the sitcom Mike and Molly. I seldom watch the show, but it is rerun season and my cat, Giese, needed some lap time. Molly has apparently left her teaching job to be a writer. She secured her husband’s support and threw herself into the… Read More
I Went To Visit My Father Today
In honor of Memorial Day, it seemed fitting to share a sunny afternoon, a long overdue conversation, and a bouquet of red carnations with the man who shaped so many of my beliefs and characteristics. My dad, a man of: Strict faith, sly humor, compact build, and more than his fair share of quirks. Most of those idiosyncrasies were endearing… Read More
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