Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and the view from my solo perch is just fine. Of course, as an incurable romantic, I will always hold out hope of someday being with someone special who is worthy of my exceptional charms. Until then, the occasional lonely moments are just part of life’s natural rhythms. Thankfully, [...]
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Every once in a while, I’ll see a cartoon in The New Yorker that makes me stop — and stare at myself. That’s the power of a doodle that’s worth a thousand words! Here’s one that made me laugh. And, think. On some level, this cartoon could’ve been set in any decade. But it really [...]
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Last night, I felt a twinge when a gal pal happily shared that she was about to meet a new man for a drink. And instead of being jealous, I was inspired. You go, gurrrrl! But what about me? If there’s one thing I’m learning in both my personal and professional life is that agonized [...]
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Well, folks, a miracle has happened. The boyfriend and I just made it to our first anniversary. We’ve learned a lot during the past year. Maybe reading about our fumbles and recoveries might help you — or someone you know. 1. There’s no shame in dating online. Hey, it’s hard to meet people. These days, everyone’s [...]
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I just turned 55. And I am scared. The feeling reminds me of quarter-life angst except worse. After all, a half-life crisis involves twice as much emotional baggage. But thankfully, there’s also the potential for twice as much wisdom — which I discovered during a birthday morning visit with the shrink. My regular Monday session [...]
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In the past decade since my divorce, I’ve used Match.com from time to time. I just spent $75.09 to join up for the next three months. And even though I know the game, I have a lot of new questions. They stem from my frustrations in being a 50-something woman. Some background: Two nights ago, [...]
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