My 50th birthday had recently passed, and I wanted to make a change, something a little bigger than parting my hair on the opposite side. I saw an ad for the Color Run pop up on my Facebook page. When a race bills itself as “The Happiest 5K on the Planet,” I want in. “Less about your 10-minute-mile and more… Read more »
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As you age, the phrases “routine tests” and “I’m just having a little procedure done” become a part of your everyday vocabulary. Whether you’re getting a Texas-shaped mole checked out or you’re trying to determine the cause of your sudden weight gain (sluggish midlife metabolism, anyone?), doctor appointments start to regularly appear on your calendar right next to “coffee date… Read more »
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Recently, my husband Kevin and I went out to dinner sans kids, a special event in itself. We decided to forego our usual Tex-Mex spot in favor of a Spanish restaurant offering great tapas. This translates to a quieter, dimmer, adults-only atmosphere, conducive to lingering over our meal, sharing a glass of wine and not issuing please-chew-with-your-mouth-closed reminders. With Spanish… Read more »
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At the age of 50, and after 27 years of marriage, I’m dating again. Well, not exactly dating. But it feels just like dating. I’m ISO a BFF (in search of a best friend forever). My life-long BFFs – the ones I’ve known since my elementary and high school days – live in the Northeast, scattered from Maryland to Pennsylvania… Read more »
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Back in my teens, I’d sleep until noon, clocking in a solid 11 or 12 hours of beautifully uninterrupted Zzzzz’s. And this was no small feat living on a busy street where 18-wheelers rumbled past my house convoy-style. But back then, I slept like a cat by a sunny window, only awakening after a half-day to eat. Fast-forward to sleep… Read more »
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