One year ago, I said goodbye to my Avery. I was blessed to know that her last day was her last day, instead of being surprised by it like some cruel joke. She went on walks, ate human food, played with her ball, and I held her until her last breath. When she came to […]
The alarm goes off at 7:00AM. I am not now, nor have I ever been mistaken for an early riser. Sloane isn’t either. Her 8:00AM wake up call is proof that Jesus loves me. I scroll The New York Times daily newsletter. I do the mini-crossword. I chew the headache medicine I keep on my […]
Summer Fridays are difficult to dress for. It’s hot. It’s casual. You may have post-work travel plans or a trip to the pool after daycare pickup. So getting dressed one time for the whole day can be challenging. This outfit goes from work appropriate to breezy and casual in a snap. Varley’s open knits are […]
Another day, another mystery illness. We had the house tested for mold, that’s not it. We got the radon system fixed, that wasn’t it. I think I’m just paying the price for not doing enough for my health in my 30s…or 20s. So this sudden, debilitating acid reflux is really fun. But I’m improving, thanks […]
Aging is a trip. Every week a new issue, challenge or problem. Every month different from the last. Doctors can offer little help because for centuries women’s concerns about their health and wellbeing have been dismissed. So here we are — a generation of women who thought menopause and the impacts of aging were things […]
As our country celebrates another birthday, it’s time to grill meat, drink iced beverages, and enjoy the great outdoors. It’s also time for us to shop a bit. Now, you know my rule: If you wouldn’t buy it at full price, you shouldn’t buy it on sale. But these holiday sales are a great opportunity […]
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