I’m not really a “Oh, it’s December 31, let’s reflect back on the past year” kind of girl. I’ve given up on resolutions and I’ve stopped coming up with a word to live by for the new year. At this point, I’m just trying to be present in the moment and get through my to-do … [Read more...] about where i’ve been and where i’m going
Personal Essays
on turning 60 and tidying up with marie kondo
Today is my 60th birthday. It seems fitting that I’m moving into the next stage of my life by KonMari-ing my entire house, thanks to Netflix's Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. In case you have a perfectly organized house and haven’t heard of her (Really? Really?), Marie Kondo … [Read more...] about on turning 60 and tidying up with marie kondo
what really happened to your loved ones on 9/11 by michael mark
To those of you who lost loved ones in the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, here’s what happened in their final moments. … [Read more...] about what really happened to your loved ones on 9/11 by michael mark
life reimagined: i’m now organized!
Thanks to Life Reimagined, who sponsored this post and provided incredible support during my project, I have actually reached my organization goal. I know -- I'm as shocked as you! You may remember that I was invited to try out Life Reimagined last month, and I decided that … [Read more...] about life reimagined: i’m now organized!
life reimagined: my organization project
Thank goodness for Life Reimagined, who not only sponsored this post but has already made a difference in my life. You see, since Alex and Sara left for college years ago, I've come to realize that the idea of an "empty nest" is not really accurate. Yes, the kids are out of … [Read more...] about life reimagined: my organization project
letting go when your kids leave for college
Our nest has been empty for half a dozen years -- yes, that picture, above, was taken a long time ago -- but every time September approaches, I get nostalgic about back to school time. I wish I was still making trips to the store with my kids for notebooks and pens and backpacks, … [Read more...] about letting go when your kids leave for college
an open letter to jenny craig
Dear Jenny, I've been a loyal fan of yours for years, have sworn by and touted your program as an influencer, shared my progress online and enthusiastically sent many of my readers to you. So it pains me deeply to learn -- from some of those readers who have sent me frantic … [Read more...] about an open letter to jenny craig
three and a half hours at the apple store
Because Michael has been having issues with his iPhone lately, we made a Genius Bar appointment at the Apple store yesterday. This was after having spent hours on the phone with a manager trying to resolve the problem -- end result: "Sorry, I can't do anything else for you" -- … [Read more...] about three and a half hours at the apple store