Here’s what 225 Lifting Sessions in 2023 Taught Me December 1, 2022, I changed my life. But it took a full year to see. I know the date because I embarked on a new workout program that required a training session each day until Christmas, a workout advent calendar. The premise? If you can work […]
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Barbie Quits Christmas
We’re in the season where millions plan and gather for dinner, drinks, and gifts. That’s right, the holidays. While this sounds warm and fuzzy, and like angels getting wings left and right, it can actually be down and dirty with relatives arguing on the left and right. We are assailed with messages on television and […]
Nifty 50 – What You NEED by this Birthday
Jennifer Aniston turned 50 this month! It was big celebrity news! I, too, turned 50 this month! On this milestone birthday, I took a moment to reflect upon the knowledge and skillsets vital at the half-century mark. By 50, you should have: ■ A retirement plan. ■ An acceptance that you’ll never retire. ■ A […]
Business Mrs. Roper
What to wear at work. Can we wear Mrs. Roper Business Casual?
Advice for Moms of Kindergarteners
It’s back-to-school season. I know this because I have a raging case of hay fever that has flared up at this time of year every year since Laugh In was still on the air. The nuns at my elementary school had no choice but to conclude I was stoned when I showed up on the […]
Car Mom
How to become the go to car buyer in the family.
How I Discovered the Perfect if UNEXPECTED Wedding Gift
Every guest wants to bring the perfect gift. But sometimes, that is easier said than done, even with a registry as your guide. I’ve been married a long time and have quite a few friends in the same boat. Looking around my house, I’m hard-pressed to find any wedding gifts that survived. But, a few […]