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...

The palette of your life

October 12, 2009
This image of a palette reminds me of the rich colors and textures of a live well-lived.The paint isn't evenly applied. Like life, it has bumps and ridges.The colors are...

Valentino – the meaning of fashion

October 11, 2009
Age creeps up on us so imperceptibly that it's hardly noticeable.Until one of our icons dies, or, as in the case of designer Valentino, retires.I was reminded of the...

Sunday inspiration ~ Mother Earth

October 11, 2009
The earth is the Lord's and everything in it.-- Psalm...

Reality check

October 10, 2009
It's not just the miles. It's also traveling through unfamiliar territory.Such is life in the second half.A California girlfriend called tonight. She and her husband...

You will have to excuse

October 10, 2009
a fine whine.I'm good at it.Especially when it involves moving back to...

Morning in San Jose

October 10, 2009
I know.You wonder why this excites me.You could only appreciate this if the calendar says it is fall, but it's still 92 degrees and so humid.If you were me, still...

Algonquin Round Table

October 10, 2009
Dorothy Parker was a member of a fascinating group of witty NYC writers, critics and actors that formed --organically-- as a practical joke, originally: The Algonquin...

Sit Saturday-predawn rain

October 10, 2009
All the dogs are adorable, but the beauty shot this morning belongs to Little He, lounging on the sofa cover, with his ear cocked cavalierly.Puddin' looks intimidating,...

Dylan

October 9, 2009
This is from Bob Dylan's 30th anniversary concert. It's My Back Pages done by all the gods of rock. And it does...

I do NOT want to see Trainer Tom today

October 9, 2009
I'm tired. And it's Friday. I want to TGIF with my man.Instead, we will go see our trainer in an hour.Middle age. Instead of TGIF, it's...

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