Growing up as a young undiagnosed ADHD girl in the seventies, I sat quietly taking in the world around me. I felt out of place while watching the other children thrive and succeed in their friendships and in school. I made do for the most part and entered adulthood with a passion for telling stories. My lifelong habit of people-watching became one of my greatest … [Read more...]
Ever Been Called a “Princess?” Time to Own It
May 9 marks the 30th anniversary of Hollywood’s remake of the classic story, A Little Princess—but the original message from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1905 novel still hits home: “All women are princesses. It is our right.” That’s not the sparkly tiara, ballroom gown, rescued-by-a-prince kind of princess. Burnett’s heroine, Sara Crewe, held onto her dignity, grace, and … [Read more...]
Your Birthday is a Major Holiday so Celebrate it!
Birthdays are supposed to be happy yet often aren’t – especially for aging women. In our youth-obsessed culture, aging has become a four-letter word, and many women over 50 feel there is nothing to celebrate as they turn a year older. So, they self-sabotage their birthday joy, turn it into the birthday blues, and shrug it off saying “It’s just another day.” Does that sound … [Read more...]
The Royals: Five Retired Journalists Solve a Mystery
My friend Ron Kolb, and I have been talking about writing a novel together for 50 years. And talking and talking. We’d probably still be at it if my wife, Jody Jaffe, finally fed up, hadn’t ordered us to “stop blathering and start writing.” So, we did. Our book, “The Royals” is about five retired journalists who set out to uncover the truth behind the mysterious suicide of a … [Read more...]
Changing the Culture of Aging: Interview with Author Becky Blue
I interviewed Becky Blue, who retired from nursing at 57. She began traveling the world at age 65, became an entrepreneur at 60, and is the author of “Turning: The Magic and Mystery of More Days.” She and her husband co-own the Jessup Cellars Winery in the Napa Valley city of Yountville, California Watch our video interview on YouTube, here. Here are highlights from … [Read more...]
