I texted a friend of mine to learn details about life in her 40s. I wanted to know what she was experiencing in this new decade I am...

Because I turned 40 this month, I asked women in their 40s (or those who recently exited them) what they would say about this new decade...

When I was school age, I often heard my teachers say something akin to: You are the next generation: you are the next set of teachers,...

Online shopping has lost some of its dazzle for me. While I constantly order from Amazon, it’s just not the same experience as browsing...

I’ve written a few blog posts about taking time to celebrate. I can’t stress enough that I feel we should do more of it. Here’s one thing...

I’ve blogged about this before, and I know we all talk about it: by living longer we see new ideas come to life with technology. BUT,...

There is a little café I liked to eat at when I lived in Turkey. It served high quality, lovingly created food. The cakes were so tall,...

Many people dream, I know this. But let me ask you, does the dream version of yourself typically accept the strange situations in dreams...

Please note: I had a rough time composing this blog. I think because I don’t want to sound cliché, but I do want to remind myself and...

I recently looked over at the mug sitting next to me on the table: it read “wifey.” And while it’s not a super big deal, as I’ve been a...

I think one of the things that make holidays special are time honored traditions. In a world that constantly changes, “old” can be so...

I recently attended a “Blogger Bootcamp” which was overwhelming and a little intimidating and caused me to re-ask myself those basic...

Because I’m living overseas, I’m learning to drive on the side of the road opposite to what I’m used to. Never mind that the steering...

Have you ever noticed how when you were young, you’d delight in doing things grown-ups did? I remember dressing up in my Mom’s silky...

For about 3 seconds, I lived my own musical. Cats, Phantom of the Opera,Beauty and the Beast, step aside! My 3 seconds was an experience...

​One thing I love about getting older: Seeing new versions of childhood toys! A friend’s daughter was in my home recently, and she was...

A friend of mine came back from a trip to her hometown. Clearly distraught, she confided in me: “My favorite diner is gone. It’s now...

While waiting for my luggage in the Istanbul airport, I watched a little toddler run up and down a ramp. He was so delighted, and the...

I was sharing with a gal pal of mine what I recently spotted at an antique mall. I saw Pound Puppies: the irresistible stuffed animals...

Obviously, the older we get, the more repeats we will experience. Some of my favorites: ​Continually dining at a beloved restaurant with...