Living Past Grief
“At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough.”– Toni Morrison To all of…More
Artful Aging
A Face Full of Life
“GAH. Another wrinkle.” My mother stared at herself in the mirror, angry and frustrated. At nearly…More
My Third Act—Art for a Good Cause
When I was about eight, a teacher told me that art was not my thing.…More
Room to Breathe
I am not a grandparent—yet. But my daughters are talking about having children, so when…More
Age of Anxiety
Late-life anxiety is real for many people. For me, it showed up unexpectedly as I…More
My Best Friend’s Face Lift
Imagine this: You’re getting your hair done, adding a little color to hide the gray,…More
Courage for Christmas
It was well after Thanksgiving, and I was still sleeping in the living room. Stunned…More
What Your Grandchild Wants You to Know
Every night before I go to bed, I pick up the phone and dial a seven-digit number…More
A Compassionate Recipe for Change
For many years I facilitated grief support groups for a local hospital. People grieving the…More
The Financial Impact of Losing a Spouse
This summer my family experienced an expected yet dispiriting loss. My stepfather (in reality, more…More