When I left a secure job working for a city government to start my own consultancy, I wasn’t sure what the future would bring. But I knew one thing for…
life over 50
Three Things Healthy Boundaries Can’t Do
I have a friend who both mystifies and inspires me with her friend making abilities. She is that person who, in just a few minutes makes friends with everyone in…
Modern Dating Tips for Middle Aged Women
For quite some time, writing about dating has been on my mind. As a woman in her middle years writing for women in their middle years, I know better than…
Prioritize Yourself Without Guilt
There’s a lot to be said for helping others. It helps them move forward, get unstuck, and frees up their time so they can do more. Sometimes they are sick,…
The True Measure of A Friend
For the past several years, Roger and I have been discussing the topic of friendship and the true measure of a friend. Not continuously, of course, but it comes up…
Are Women 50+ Invisible? Thoughts on the Invisible Woman Syndrome
We’ve had an ongoing discussion in our home about a quote from Yann Moix, age 50, who, in Marie-Claire magazine’s French edition, Moix, the author of several prize-winning novels, who…