Just last week, I happened upon an article in the July 20 edition of the DailyMail.com: “Sacré Bleu! Model Lauren Hutton, 75, FALLS OVER While Walking the Runway at Valentino’s Haute Couture Show in Paris after Tripping in Four-Inch Heels.” I am not particularly fashion conscious. I certainly don’t follow the Haute Couture runways. Nor…

Thrilled to have this piece published in Brevity’s Nonfiction Blog! “We’ve all been told to write what scares us. But long held secrets, or whatever it is that scares you most, can do damage, when exposed. Those secrets are frightened animals with sharp claws and sharper teeth. Tread carefully—and be gentle—with yourself.” ~ Diane Gottlieb…

Last Thursday evening, I drove to Northern Westchester (two hours in the rain) to attend Laura Malfa’s “Spiritual Living Room.” It was well worth the trip! A group of eleven women, each of us in different stages of our spiritual journeys, sat with Laura in her healing space to talk about and share our experiences…

Dear WomanPause readers. I have something personal to share. Last week, my short memoir piece “Little Secrets” was published. I should be thrilled … and I am, really, but … I’m also a bit raw. I feel naked. Exposed.   My Mother’s Words: “Don’t Air Your Dirty Laundry in Public”   It’s a very personal…

Thrilled to have my piece “Little Secrets” included among all the beautiful work in Burningword Literary Journal Issue 91! Many thanks to Managing Editor Erik Deerly!

Hair! Mine has never been my best feature. I remember my younger years, spending countless hours trying to transform my own limp locks into a long and luscious Pantene-like mane. It didn’t work.   “Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful” (Does anyone else remember the stunning Kelly LeBrock scolding you through the TV screen? “Don’t…