Battle of the Menopot (Part 2)

      Battle of   UNDERSTANDING the Menopot (Part 2) Note: I struck through the word “Battle” because it suggests struggle and stress. Since I’m trying to reduce the cortisol in my life (see below), I’m going with a softer, gentler approach.   A lot of women in their 40s and 50s feel panicked about the way their bodies are changing. …

Starting Over In the Middle

Sometimes when you least expect it, memory and emotion collaborate to knock you off balance. That happened to me this morning as I was running stadium steps at the high school. I’ve always wanted to be a runner, but my sciatic nerve won’t let me. Sprinting up stairs doesn’t seem to bother it, so that’s my cardio of choice, when …