When midlife begins to grind you up and spit you out…
Safe Crossing
I once felt safe in the deepest caverns of my body. I was strong, I was agile, I was in possession of endless stamina. I felt the immortality of youth, as do we all. I once felt safe in a place called Marriage. I was misguided in my choices and my beliefs, and now the […]
Realizations
It’s really happening. It’s really happening. I say it over and over. In my head. In disbelief. And I say this, as I have lived it: Opportunity comes to those who work. I’m tired. I’m distracted. The chair is large and my feet are dangling which is annoying. I want to laugh at the same […]
Deal Breakers
A list of non-negotiables before marriage, and maybe after.
Take a Chance
When risk-taking takes a powder, what you’re risking may be a fulfilling life.
If you could change one thing. . .
Remember that game you played as a kid, or maybe even as an adult? If you had three wishes, what might they be? Let’s play. But let’s try a variation that’s grounded in a bit more reality. What if you could change three things about yourself and your life? Oh, don’t ask me why this […]
If It Ain’t Broke. . . Break It?
Sure, sure. We all know the saying. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. And most of the time, it makes sense. Why mess with a good thing, right? In fact, I’m a proponent of the “if it aint’ broke” crowd in many circumstances, especially in relationships. For example, I won’t be pushed to a […]
Frankenstein, or Bride of Frankenstein?
Reinvention may be fine, for yourself. What about playing Pygmalion?
Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back?
Do we allow our comfort zones to hold us back to our detriment? When we face empty nest after long years of single parenting, will we have the courage to make big changes?