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The Particular Joy of a Mother-Son Vacation

I’m at the point in my parenting path where I can look back and notice some missed opportunities. For example, I regret not spending enough dedicated one-on-one time with either of my children.  Penn and I made a deal when…

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We Don’t Need To Whisper The Word Menopause Anymore

I remember watching the news report, 20 years ago, talking about a study we now know to be deeply flawed. The study claimed a link between hormone replacement therapy and an increased cancer risk. Women everywhere stopped HRT overnight.  My…

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Road to 50: Week One Report

Hello there, my accountabila-buddies.  Recently we had a podcast all about how I want to spend the next year of my life. I turn 50 next year and I want to show up stronger, kinder, and have a little fun…

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I’m 50… In A Year

I’m at the point in my life when there is probably more behind me than in front of me. While my default setting seems to put me in a place of depression or anxiety – I’m bizarrely excited about whatever…

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What Makes Exceptional Families Tick?

I guess you could say I’m in the “second-guessing” stage of parenting. Penn and I are very aware that we don’t have many more years “on the record” with our kids. Especially with a child who is about to go…

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