Category Archives: Midlife Maze

Forever Friends (Part 2)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Stephanie

Let’s finish our conversation from the last post on the topic of women’s friendships.  Most women agree that having a group of friends or even one close friend increases the quality of our lives. At the very least, she gives … Continue reading →

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My Happy List

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Stephanie

My happy list…the short list of things that bring me big fleeting moments of joy. They make me thankful whenever I encounter them and brighten my mundane everyday life. So here goes: The stuff that makes me smile lately (in … Continue reading →

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My Mother Myself

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Stephanie

We have just returned from visiting our son in Arizona. This was the first time that we have been houseguests in his home. And I’ll tell you- it was straight up weird. Not because of him. He was welcoming and … Continue reading →

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The Big Send Off

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Stephanie

We are in the midst of one of the most traumatic events in parentdom. This month, all across the country new freshman are showing up at colleges and universities. In vans loaded down with new computers, comforters and bikes, families … Continue reading →

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Midlife Crisisisis

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Stephanie

When it comes to mid-life crisisisisisisis…..some gals get tattoos, some pierce their nose or have sexual affairs. Me? I became a professional storyteller. And by that I mean-I got paid to tell stories. This always bothered one of my brother-in-laws…. … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Stephanie

We just returned from our family vacation—the first one we have had in 3 years. It’s very different vacationing with adult children than when they were little. For one thing- not all our boys could make it. ( I got … Continue reading →

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Hindsight is 20/20

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Stephanie

I have glaucoma. I’ve had glaucoma for almost 8 years now. Glaucoma, I used to think, was for old people. Certainly not for a 45 year old. That’s how old I was when I was diagnosed. Glaucoma runs in families. … Continue reading →

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Kate Middleton and Me…..and Our Shawl

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Stephanie

With all the news about the royal birth this week, I felt that it was time that I made public my connection with the Princess of Cambridge. It all started with a green shawl. But first, I’d like to point … Continue reading →

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CSM (Can’t Stop Mothering) Anonymous

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Stephanie

There are all kinds of self-help groups around these days, and I’m sure I qualify for more than one-but the one that I need the most help with is the one to help stop over-mothering. One of the hardest parts … Continue reading →

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Living in a Digital World and I am a Digital Girl

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Stephanie

Or at least I am trying to be. My 77 year old mother has been nagging me for the past 2 years that I have owned an iPhone, that I am glued to “that phone”. She complained to my sisters … Continue reading →

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