Musings

In my teens and twenties, I used to love spending a leisurely afternoon at the mall. I would go from store to store, browsing the latest fashions, trying on clothing, and purchasing a selection of...

My husband gets annoyed at cars driving slowly in front of us. Sometimes I do too. But I remind him (and myself): What if this was your elderly mother in that car, unsure of where she's going? Or...

If you know me, you know I love TV. There's nothing I like better than cozying up on the couch after a long day of work or play and sinking into a great show. I really do believe we are going...

In my last blog, I mentioned that I'd joined a pickleball Meetup in Chicago. Here's what I didn't mention: I had a bad fall. Now I'll admit I'm a bit klutzy but the court has been painted on cracked...

Continuing on my journey to challenge myself and try new things, I recently joined a pickleball Meetup here in Chicago. (Haven't heard of pickleball yet? You will! It's kind of a cross between ping...

I preach the importance of getting out of our comfort zones, of challenging ourselves, at any age. But let's face it, as we hit midlife and beyond, it's tempting to stick to our familiar routines,...

I subscribe to many email newsletters. They have to do with current affairs, history, women, midlife, psychology, community, entrepreneurship, life hacks, and other sources of learning and personal...

I thought that once my twin daughters graduated college, they'd be officially launched and we'd ease into a more mature, adult relationship. Here's how that naive scenario went: As they began their...

Here's my experience, and that of most of the women I talk to: Marriage is F—ING HARD. I have had this conversation with many of my girlfriends as well as members of my THRIVE membership for women...