How to Call a Cat Vs. How to Call a Dog

Cats aren’t just little dogs. That’s something dog people innately know, but still, we…

Menopause or Mid-Life Crisis?

I’ve been wondering if menopause and mid-life crisis are linked, or possibly even part of the same thing…

Depression & Menopause — The Train That Struck My Life

Did Veronica Mars Violate the Social Contract?

What is a writer’s obligation to her readers, or a producer’s commitment to his…

Hormonal Haikus — A Tribute to Menopause

Hormones rampaging

Anger, sadness, fear, joy…

When Dementia Creeps Into Your Family

My father-in-law was formally diagnosed with dementia about 2 months ago. He could have been…

What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?

Even If You Are Already Over 50

How Amazon Helped with Menopause

Like a stopover in a town that sounds vaguely familiar, menopause is not something you talk or read…

Your Kids Are In High School. Now What?

What do the transitions of family members mean to those who love them?

Ridiculous Things Dogs Do That We Love

I’m a dog person. I’ve rarely met a dog I didn’t like. I have my own dogs, but I’m still…