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WAIT TILL YOUR FRIENDS START DYING

I remember a comment my mother made about the difficulties of growing older: “Wait till your friends start dying.” At the time, she was about the age I am now, and while I knew what it was like to have both of my husbands die, her words stopped me in my tracks because losing my

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ADRIAN VILLETA AN ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER

While trying to flee the heat this week I discovered a book of artistic photographs, each a true work of

PART TWO… ONE OF MY MORE BIZARRE SUMMER VACATIONS

Illusive Tarahumara Indians and their genitals and 10 hours to go 60 miles were nothing compared to the next part

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