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Now I know why my author friend, Laura Munson, goes to a spa for a few days after one of her book tours. I knew a book tour would be a series of back-to-back events, but nothing can describe the intense whirlwind of such an experience until you’re in one. I’m home to spend time

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I’m not sure hindsight is always 20/20, but it was for me. When I recently took a look at my

Before her three-month-old daughter, Greta, was diagnosed with a rare cancer, Maggie used to turn away from stories about children

In recent weeks, I’ve been immersed in the Olympics, partly because I was excited to watch athletes from my country

Q – How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A – Just one. But it takes

I have a confession to make. I love The Real Housewives of New York City. While they’ve been derided as

Perhaps Ramborella should be one of the definitions of “woman.” Ramborella is a woman who goes to great lengths to

On my first trip to Paris, I went alone. I was in my mid-20s and new to living in London,

Comfortable clothes are becoming increasingly important as I get older. I love style, but give me comfort too!

I love Caroline Leavitt’s novels. Not only are they very readable and filled with fully-rounded, memorable characters, but they also

This is going to sound a bit odd, but I’ve had a longterm crush on an inanimate object. I don’t

I’ve been sailing many times. No, that’s not true: I’ve been sailed — passive voice — many times. I suspect

Mark your calendars for Friday, September 9th, at 8/7pm CST. Stand Up To Cancer’s (SU2C) 2016 biennial telecast will be

Last month I attended a poetry workshop. Over the course of two hours I learnt about assonance and alliterations and

Many of you read my Big Life Changes post last week. I’ve decided to come out of my hiding, step

I used to work in a sales office where framed prints of inspirational quotes and majestic photographs were hung along

Whenever I am with a group of women, the conversation inevitably turns to busyness. It seems we have forgotten how

I’ve been a single parent since my kids were three and five, which means I’m used to orchestrating our vacations

Several months ago, on the advice of some friends, I saw a well-known local medium. Either she was authentic, or