I no longer apologize…

I no longer apologize…

I was criticized recently for posting how I always ask “who else was invited” before I agree to go anywhere. Here’s the thing, I no longer have the energy for meaningless friendships, forced interactions or unnecessary conversations. It’s refreshing to finally admit...

After 40…

A friend of mine in her early 30s found her first signs of crows feet. By her reaction I didn’t know if she needed talked off the ledge or a bottle of wine. She jokingly asked me, “Is it all downhill from here?” When it comes to fine lines and gravity…yes. Yes it is 😉...

Sometimes life gets in the way…

After gorging myself with every imaginable sugary treat and carb discovered in the western hemisphere, I wanted to send personal thank you notes out to every legging company out there. My note would start like this: “You make it possible for me to get...

“October” people…

Ever read a quote and it hits ya’ right in the stomach? Yeah, me too. “October is about trees revealing the colors they have hidden all year. People have an October as well.” That one got me. After I stepped away from the...

TRIBE.

My tribe. You often hear those two words when women are describing their friends. I have always liked the description because it means we are surrounded by women who will fight for us…be our advocate…be loyal no matter what. Our ride-or-die kind of...

Venting vs. Slander

I am a part of many online social media groups. Groups that focus on professional women, former journalists, mommy life, womanhood…and so on. If you are part of those groups then you know…it’s a great resource for finding referrals,...