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 …
Pity Party in Paradise
This week, I had the extreme good fortune of spending a few days in a gorgeous hotel on the beach in Cancun, Mexico. The sun was hot, the water a dazzling aqua blue, I was there with my man, and the swim-up bar was OPEN. It was a rare 4-day stretch of bliss. This morning, as I prepared to leave paradise and …