My very good friend Carlos and I never tested our friendship. Many mornings we worked together serving coffee and discussing what we would do once our shifts ended. Often our conversations involved advising one another about intimate relationships, money and career ambitions. When my birthday rolled around in February 2008, everything changed. I threw a… Read More »
As I mentioned earlier, this year I turned fifty. It seems that people think it is over. What would I do if I listened to people who say go away, die. While no one will say it directly, the culture will tell you that you are washed up and that you should simply let go… Read More »
My eyes no longer work. I can read and see street signs and apparently this is all you need to get a new pair of glasses and be able to function in the real world. I used to dance all night multiple nights a week and jump right up and go to work after a… Read More »
Seven years ago I began a new life. What began as a job offer quickly morphed into a life-changing and highly productive daily event. As a person dedicating several hours per week to helping others improve and redirect their lives, it became clear early and often what many of the women in the space thought… Read More »
Beyonce sang about it. People love to talk about it when everything is going well. It’s a great topic when all is right in your world and you are not attempting to grow with your partner. This huge American obsession with independence is a hoax. There truly is no such thing. Nobody does anything by… Read More »