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JOIN ME AT THIS YEAR’S SOUL RESET 

Saturday, November 8, is the fifth annual Soul Reset, a one-day transformative women’s retreat in the Texas Hill Country designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit, as it connects us to ourselves and other women of all ages. I’ve attended one of the previous Soul Resets, so I know what an amazing experience it is,

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ONE OF MY MORE BIZARRE SUMMER VACATIONS

Ten heart-stopping hours later, including a side trip to convince a woman to come back from the dead, we arrived

YOUR NAIL SALON MAY BE TRAFFICKING IN SLAVE LABOR

Did you know your nail technicians could be victims of modern day slavery? Some things to look for in the

WE’RE KILLING OURSELVES IN RECORD NUMBERS

I know something about depression, but I've never thought of suicide. If you ARE EVER FEELING DEPRESSED, ALONE, DESPONDENT, or

I’VE SIGNED UP FOR ONLINE DATING

Six months ago I wrote, “Don’t hold me to this, but I’m thinking about signing up with one of those

HERE’S WHAT 94 LOOKS LIKE

How many of us envision ourselves as a healthy, active professional when we’re 94-years-old? Before I met Lee Moczygemba, it

LUNCH WITH THE CONTESSA

One of my favorite people on Instagram is a woman known as “The Contessa” or the “@AntiqueGoddess.” When she asked

MEAN GIRLS WHO BELITTLE WOMEN OVER 50

Dear Brittany & Jessie, Part of me wants to say you’re rude and shallow, while another part of me thinks

ARE THEY NEEDS OR WANTS?

What are some of the things you want? What are some things you need? I’ll go first, in no particular

MOTHER DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIPS: JEALOUSY OR LOVE?

While unpacking things that have been in storage for 10 years, I had a huge ah-ha moment about my relationship

GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE

In the last few weeks, two of my friends have lost their husbands to a serious illness. I've lost to

TARA SHAW DESIGNER AND ANTIQUE IMPORTER

When I was in New Orleans a couple of weeks ago, I spent the afternoon with antiques importer and designer,

I WENT TO NEW ORLEANS FOR LUNCH

The best thing about New Orleans isn’t the food, although it is fabulous, or the live music on the street.

NO CHECKS, NO DANCE BANDS, NO UNMARRIED COUPLES

When I was in my 20’s, a hand lettered sign on the checkout desk of an Austin, Texas, motel made

PASSENGER ON A TRAIN

Quite a few people have suggested I write a book. While this isn't it, I have been jotting down some

I MAY HAVE BECOME A CURMUDGEON

I’ve been chased out of two stores—on two different continents—by store owners, wielding meat cleavers. The first time was in

NICE GIRLS DON’T TALK ABOUT DOWN THERE

We all need competent, compassionate doctors who listen and then give us thoughtful answers and next steps. Most doctors are

MEMORIES OF WORKING WITH BILL CUNNINGHAM

Most of us have heard of Bill Cunningham, the legendary, eccentric photographer who chronicled NYC street fashion style. Carol Dietz,

HOW I SOLVED MY THINNING HAIR PROBLEM

For several years I've been bemoaning the ever-widening landing strips on my scalp. Recently I decided to take my thin,