Struggling with insomnia?

June 10, 2026
Oh, to sleep like a baby! Are you (like me) struggling with insomnia? Here’s what can actually help: If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 3 a.m. wondering why sleep won’t come, you know how discouraging insomnia can be. I hear from so many people—especially women over 50—who say...

Things I’ve learned from life

February 3, 2010
You don't have to have drop-dead movie-star good looks to have fun relationships. You just have to be a fun person.Just because they're family doesn't mean they're on...

Vegas, baby!

February 3, 2010
A girlfriend and I are heading to Utah for a few days of R&R, to one of my favorite spas in red rock country. A couple hours out of Vegas. We fly into Vegas then...

For the people of Haiti

February 3, 2010
If you have not already made a donation to one of the many organizations helping the people of Haiti, I hope you will do so this week. Even if it's just a few...

One day. One offer.

February 2, 2010
You thought I was kidding about my fantastic realtor in Tampa, didn't you?I know you probably thought it was just hype.Nope.House on the market one day. One offer...

Ah, relaxation!

February 2, 2010
Little He, enjoying his new plush dog bed. I scored it today and he's already digging it.He'll like it even better tonight, when he curls up in Xanax-land. It worked so...

Not a crock to me!

February 2, 2010
My friend, G., recently got her first pair of high heels. At age 38. Can't help but wonder how she's doing with them.I've been in the working world a long time, heels...

On safe and sorry

February 2, 2010
Is it really better to be safe than sorry?I don't think so. The other day, I saw this quote attributed to musician Paul Simon. I can't verify its provenance, but I like...

Stick-to-it-tiveness

February 2, 2010
My collection of Sicilian pottery is one of my favorite things.I asked M. to go get some museum putty so I could increase the chances they'd survive the big earthquake I...

Living room: progress

February 2, 2010
Can you see the progress?And the brown leather chair we bought last month here that just got delivered?And little Gigi, the cat, making her way across the floor, which...

Trouble

February 1, 2010
It's hard to believe that this sweet little dog can be such a...

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