Girl, You Need Some Friends!
“Girl, you need some friends,” I kept telling myself shortly after moving to Austin, Texas in September. But as many of us tend to do, I focused on getting settled…
The Top Ten Things About Turning 60
Hello, 1964 babies. We turn 60 this year. Sparkling Sixty? Nope. Sexy Sixty? Definitely not feeling that. Maybe Saggy Sixty? Yes, sounds right. Suddenly my eyebrows are scooting down my…
Embracing AI
Instead of embracing AI, do you find yourself cringing at the mention of it? Do you sometimes think, “OMG, I’m becoming my parents. I’m never going to understand how any…
Pot Roast in the Instant Pot: Sacrilege or Miracle?
Spoiler alert: The instant pot is now my favorite way to cook a pot roast. I had a grandmother named Hattie (great name, right?) who might have been the world’s…
Acts of Kindness when Friends or Family are Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Pet
Grieving the loss of a pet is hard. Kind words and gestures from others can ease the pain and help the process.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett: new favorite book
Run, do not walk, to get Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. “Tom Lake” is the book I’ve been craving. I’ve been searching for a book I can’t put down and don’t…
A Hug Disguised as an Enchilada (Chicken Verde Enchiladas)
Can an enchilada solve the world’s problems? Probably not. But it can be pretty darn comforting. “Is there anything I can do to help?” How many times have we said…
Could Pvolve Be the Answer to our Fitness Goals???
Consider the P-Volve method to build core strength, improve flexibility and build overall strength
The BEST Salmon — and it’s quick and easy
This is the BEST salmon recipe, and it is quick AND easy AND virtually fool-proof. I know it is fool-proof, because I’ve ruined many a beautiful pieces of salmon. I…
Wedding Gift-Giving: How Much Should You Spend?
Weddings are joyous occasions filled with love, celebration, and of course, the exchange of heartfelt gifts. However, when it comes to determining the appropriate amount to spend on a wedding…