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the week that tested the hearts of mothers

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago171 mins

This has been the kind of week that tests the hearts of mothers. On Monday morning, I entered my local movie theater to review 42, where I spent two emotional hours sobbing over how horrible people can be to each other and feeling grateful that my children were growing up in a world where an…

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kia presents lois and michael: a marriage in parallel texts

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago62 mins

Michael and I have been married so long, we often finish each other’s sentences. Apparently, though, that doesn’t mean either one of us has any idea what the other one is talking about — as we were dumbfounded to discover today. Kia had given us a 2014 Sorento to test drive, and invited us to…

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An Older Mama (Uh, Me) Talks to One of the Lil’ Mamas About Raising Kids Then and Now

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago82 mins

I was so lucky to meet so many great people on our trip to Australia with Oprah (yes, I love to casually fling those words around!) and it’s inspiring to follow what they’ve been doing since then. You may remember Cecelia Behar-Bush (left), who wrote a powerful guest post for us, from The Oprah Show…

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Why the Oscars Left Me Feeling Like a Grouch

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago261 mins

Watching the Oscars has always been one of my favorite TV nights of the year. Until last night. I was just going to chalk up my disgust over last night’s show to my raging hormones and decreasing tolerance for mean-spirited humor, but then The Onion sent out a jaw-dropping Tweet calling 9-year-old nominee Quvenzhane Wallis…

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omg, i’ve got bieber fever!

Lois Alter Mark12 years ago5 years ago291 mins

It’s Blog Hop time again! This month it’s all about celebrity crushes, past and present, so I’m re-posting my piece inspired by my experience at the screening of the Justin Bieber movie. Don’t be embarrassed to share your own crush in the Comments below! I’d love to know who graced the walls of your teenage…

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About Amber Readmond "As a former flight attendant, travel fuels my passion for life. Whether enjoying luxury cruises and resorts or embracing more adventurous travel like camping or road-tripping, I’m happiest when exploring new places, soaking in nature, and creating meaningful connections along the way."... Read More

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Lois Alter Mark of Midlife At The Oasis

About Lois Alter Mark “At this point in my life, I know what makes me happy, and I’m going for it. Midlife at the Oasis is a community of women who feel the same way, and who have the power to make things happen — for themselves and others. As someone once said — and, really, I would credit them if I could remotely remember who it was — it’s the second act that has the happy ending.”… Read More

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