We recently visited my dad to celebrate his 90th birthday. 90 years. When I think about my own life, 90 years seems like such a long time. Yet, my dad fits the expression “90 years young.” My dad and stepmother will say they are slowing down, while still living in their own home and taking […]
Society wants me to stay young forever. I should dye my hair, botox my wrinkles, consider a little nip and tuck when the time comes. But I don’t want to be young, or look young, forever. I’m turning 50 this year. I’ve been the maiden and the mother. I’m ready to be the crone, and
When you start the New Year with a concussion, it can only get better from there. Right? (She typed hopefully.) Yes, I was concussed at the end of December. No, there’s not a good story about it. I wasn’t drinking or skydiving. I wasn’t in an accident or daring fight. No, wait… I was fighting
This year, we decided to enjoy a little Christmas in New York City. Our mid-December trip really helped me get into the holiday spirit. And that was a big ask after a rough couple of months and mounting fears for the future. Our trip included exploring the holiday shops at Bryant Park and Macy’s Harold
My November passed in a blur of time. One of those intensely busy periods when every moment is heightened, yet once it quiets, there is nothing but a blur of memories and emotions to untangle. There are snippets that standout, like a conversation sparked by a pocket watch… For most of this month, I’ve efficiently
