Are you the same person you were in high school?

The Reunion to Coming Home

Are you headed back to your hometown for the holidays? One whiff of pecan pie, some turkey, or the sight of your old high school is all it takes to bring you right back to your old stomping grounds. Before you know it, you might...

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgia

"For this challenge, show us what nostalgia means to you -- perhaps a moment or scene that makes you feel wistful, happy, sad, or somehow longing for the past. It might be with friends, family, or by yourself -- anywhere, anytime of year." Nostalgia By Lori Pelikan...

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On Midlife Boulevard

I'm so delighted to contribute an essay to Midlife Boulevard, a great site about life and style for women at midlife. My most recent piece about 10 Tips For Parents On How To Face The Newly Empty Nest was just published. If you're interested, please read the piece...

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10 Ways to Survive Being an Empty Nester

The empty nest phenomenon happens when a child leaves home for college, a job, or for other reasons. Learning how to accept the change in family dynamics can be a little challenging. The home nest is rearranged and different. It can feel out of sorts....

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The Power of Magic and Gratitude

This post is from the wonderful Kimberly Montgomery of Fifty Jewels. Kimberly is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post 50 blog where she shares tips on making the most of Midlife. She is also the co-creator of the successful Making Midlife Matter online magazine that highlights...

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