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Remember the video we all watched when we were in the 7th or 8th grade? You know, the one about Our Changing Bodies? The boys had their version, we had ours, everybody uncomfortably giggled, hopefully learned something, and walked out scared to death? Yeah, well, Ladies, if you’re in the 40 – 50 year old …
I am a product of television and movies. I watched a large amount of both as a child and although I don’t think it made me a bad person or flawed my character, it did give me certain ideas about life and relationships that I have come to believe are somewhat unrealistic. The most damaging …
Queen Elizabeth is 90 years old. And I have just finished watching all 10 episodes of The Crown which, as we know, makes me an expert on Queen Elizabeth. I have decided to follow her example for my health and wellness for 2017. Here’s what I have learned: Take A Lot of Walks I knew …
As we start the new year, seems every publication is filled with one message to women for 2017 – STOP SAYING YES TO EVERYTHING. It’s such a nice concept and so empowering, that word “no”. But There is a particular breed of human, that you may not be aware of, that will find this extremely …
I have never liked New Year’s Resolutions. It’s just that I have never understood why, because of a decision the Romans made 2000 plus years ago, we all decide that when the calendar changes from one year to the next what is meant to happen is self improvement. I am, you see, exhausted from self- …
When I was 16 I started babysitting for Helen Johnston. Helen Johnston was a wonderful woman and friend of my mothers. A young mom in her mid 30’s with the most adorable children you’ve ever seen. Helen also had magazines. Glossy, fanned, current issue magazines. She had Food and Women’s Day, Vogue (which I’d never …
Christmas – that wonderful holiday where everyone is off work, and the world is still, and families all gather together around the tree. Well, MOST families. Except for those of us, the probably 100’s of thousands of us, who’s spouses work in a field where Christmas can easily be a work day. Maybe one of …
The last few week have been hard on most of us. Evidently there are a few people who it’s not been hard on, but they most likely aren’t reading this post so I’m going to proceed as though the outcome of this election has been hard on you. As a friend just messaged me, she …
This post is going to be SO GREAT. I’m going to teach you, from my many years of experience, how to work full-time, have kids, and have a PERFECT Christmas. Just kidding. For almost 2 decades, I’ve managed 3 kids and a full time job. My husband helps but as a pilot, he’s gone 60% …