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Last week, the husband of one of my girlfriends died unexpectedly. I’ve been widowed twice, and I know from experience this comes as a brutal shock. Even when we think we’re doing fine, there will come a time when you hit a brick wall, and the reality of it all descends upon you like a

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Whether you’re acquiring art and objects for pure enjoyment or with an eye for investment; to begin a collection or

The first week of each new year, I devote time to reflecting on the previous year before I created a

For two days in a row, it took me 20 minutes to do my own makeup. I almost never do

I’m not big on resolutions, but I made one this year. I resolved to break up with Starbucks. My coffee

Many of you will come to know me as Dr. No. Often I find myself making recommendations NOT to do

In my last post, I promised to outline the most important things I did that helped me quit 30 years

From the time I was a baby I’ve loved the moon. My parents told stories of me standing in my

Over the holidays I read Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. In the movie version, Audrey Hepburn’s Holly Golightly character opens

That’s right! It’s pretty much what I tell most of my patients. “What makes your orthopedic surgeon money, is probably

I was doing some end-of-year organizing in my office when I noticed a small, worn book that carried a big

This afternoon I found myself thinking that the bronze beads in my new shower are a lot like life. If

If I see one more advertisement or an article about a diet that’s going to give me “The Best Body

Lately I’ve been having trouble being able to sit down and get things done. My mind feels unclear. Three months

I just received a compliment, and rather than taking the compliment to heart, “Yeah, but… ” was the first thing

As a result of backyard football games, this week I saw four “jammed fingers” in my office. Note: It’s been

We drove to Madrid (pronounced Mad-Rid) to see dear friends for Thanksgiving and to take our first long-distance trip in

After The First Time I Was Body Shamed was published, I received several emails containing links to various body acceptance

December can bring many different emotions. Most of us equate the season with a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and the