The Midlife Diaries

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Running into celebrities at Costco
Remembering that life is made up of chapters and sometimes it's good to know when to exit one and start another. Also: my upcoming getaway.
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No Sex and No City
How watching the original seasons of Sex and the City is making me feel less alone. Also: A good book you should NOT listen to and Costco finds…
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Adulting at work (when you are well into adulthood)
A guide to help all my fellow frauds remember who's the boss. Plus, my fave summer top and an audiobook that I never wanted to end.
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Thoughts on turning 57.
My birthday collided with a wedding last weekend. Here's how I feel on the other side of it all.
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Things change slowly (and then all at once)
For the first time in about 30 years, I don't hate summer. Also, great murder mystery to listen to and an ode to kale.
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What is your love language?
For me and my two daughters, it's IKEA. All the things I bought to organize my closet and shoes and this summer's go-to bathing suit.
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One thousand days
This week I found myself hungover for the first time in over two years. I woke up Thursday morning with my head pounding and my mouth felt like it had…
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The Midlife Diaries
The Midlife Diaries
A Sunday newsletter featuring stories from my (practically) empty nest life plus rundown of all the things you need to read + watch + cook + and buy.
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