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Tigger
Six years ago today, my best friend died in my arms. He was a tiny little guy, only fifteen pounds, though I think less when he died. Tigger was the perennial puppy until the end; the limitations of his body often forgotten as he romped in the snow or ran away from a...
Marshall Fire: The Aftermath
I am conflicted about this because I want to the world to see, to understand what it’s like to live in a community where over 1000 households have been displaced. Every day it hits me again. We take our tandem bike on a road we ride frequently. The smell of smoke is...
Headlines That Drive Me Crazy
I say this because the women I meet don't need fixing. They might say they do, but I don't see it. Women over 50 are wise. Introspective. Realistic. Brave. Fascinating. Strong. They have been through LIFE and are living to tell their stories. These women need a bigger...
Wise Women Project: Susan Olenwine
The 2021 Wise Women Project features interviews and portraits of women over 50 with the goal of recognizing the many ways women contribute and provide inspiration to our community. These are their stories. I am expanding this project into 2022 and am hoping to travel...
Wise Women Project: Leonie Bronwyn Luisi
The 2021 Wise Women Project features interviews and portraits of women over 50 with the goal of recognizing the many ways women contribute and provide inspiration to our community. These are their stories. I am expanding this project into 2022 and am hoping to travel...
Wise Women Project: Dana Willett
The 2021 Wise Women Project features interviews and portraits of women over 50 with the goal of recognizing the many ways women contribute and provide inspiration to our community. These are their stories. Want to participate? Learn more here. How old are you? 56...
Being Viewed Through Another’s Lens
Even photographers need to be photographed and recently I had my turn to be the subject and be viewed through another's camera lens. I choose my photographer after photographing her because we hit it off. But I also chose Marsha because I love her style. She loves...
Skin Care Regime After The Age Of 50
I once overheard a friend complaining that her aging mother was spending too much money on skin care. She mentioned it like, "why bother, she's old!" I didn't say anything, but I was disturbed. Why shouldn't our skin and skin care regime after 50 remain important? Is...
