After my divorce, I considered myself unlucky in love. I’d meet someone new, we’d date, and invariably I’d end up rejected and devastated. Friends would tell me it wasn’t my fault. There just aren’t many good men out there. And I
My artist friend, Gweneth*, recently told me of a new position she’s considering at work. A promotion always sounds great…or does it.
“Wait a minute,” I said to her. “Are you sure you want this?”
Don’t get me wrong: a promotion can be
My daughter Alex is a Division I softball pitcher. She’s had three years of success, and this year has given her some challenges. She and I had a conversation a couple of nights ago after one of her games. She
As a writer, one never knows where inspiration can come. My memoir, Cycling, Wine, and Men: A Midlife Tour de France, began with my journals about failed relationships. I first wrote stories from the journal entries. These were funny vignettes