In life, there are some people whose role it is to block another from getting ahead. They stand in your way, even when there is absolutely nothing at stake for them. These people, I refer to as the... Read more >>

It's a sad day when good friends start acting strangely toward you when you've found new love. You've been pals for as long as you can remember and have shared intimate details about just... Read more >>

I get so tired sometimes of the stay-at-home mom versus working mom debate. The so called, "Mommy Wars." When I heard about Hilary Rosen (a political pundit) making the comment about Ann... Read more >>

Beneath a pile of unwanted mail I find my letter from Mr. “L”. Will he tell me a story of his wife, of his childhood, WWII, or perhaps lend me encouragement? No matter how the letter... Read more >>

She lay there in her hospital bed, pale and still. Family and friends had been notified that it was time to say our last good-byes, and we had arrived before anyone else. The doctors said that Linda... Read more >>

I first met my friend when we were both in the prime of our lives. We haven’t seen each other now for many years, but to this day, we still keep in touch. Recently, he e mailed me a story... Read more >>

The other day I played golf with a friend of mine from the Y that I play racquetball with. We have been playing golf together now since the summer, and have really been enjoying it. She has been... Read more >>

Breakups are the worst. There’s the returning of each other’s belongings, the divvying up of mutual friends, and the agony of wondering if you’re destined to be alone for the rest of... Join this chit chat >>

Dear friend, I know this past year you’ve probably experienced many challenges in your life. A lot of it you’ve never even shared.  I know you may have been faced with many fears and... Read more >>

When it comes to friendship—best friendship—it’s easy to focus on the fun stuff and forget about the hard stuff. Shopping, talking, getting drunk on white wine and watching Real... Read more >>