Things I Learned From My Italian Grandma

Things I Learned From My Italian Grandma

Those of you who’ve been following me for a while know that I have a fondness for older people. I’ve already given thought to who my Golden Girls would be, if I ever find myself in need of BFF roomies. And growing up, I had a slew of incredible female relatives who...
44. Leave a Kindness Legacy

44. Leave a Kindness Legacy

This is the time of year—and the time of life— when many of us are seeking more purpose and meaning. We start thinking about how we can give back to our communities and make a difference in the world. On this episode of the More Beautiful Podcast, I have the pleasure...
Still Looking For “the One” in Midlife?

Still Looking For “the One” in Midlife?

Many Gen-Xers grew up fixated on finding “the one.” Yes, we were latch key kids and during our formative years the divorce rate more than doubled, leaving many of us with a cynical view of relationships. But we were also raised in part by the family television,...
Reinvigorate Your Midlife Marriage

Reinvigorate Your Midlife Marriage

I’m incredibly excited to kick off the month of February with More Beautiful’s Love Series. For four weeks, I’ll be dropping stories and podcasts focusing on relationships and sex for the over-40 set. There will be something for everyone: those who’ve been partnered...
Who Are Your Golden Girls?

Who Are Your Golden Girls?

The passing of Betty White, who died last month just a few weeks before her 100th birthday, prompted me to dig up this story I wrote several years ago. The Golden Girls, clockwise from left: Rue McClanahan, 52, as Blanche, 53; Bea Arthur, 63, as Dorothy, 53; Betty...
Why You Need Your Sister Now More Than Ever

Why You Need Your Sister Now More Than Ever

My sister, Nicole, and I playing dress-up in our childhood home. Sisters. There have been books, films, fairytales and poems written about their devoted or tumultuous relationships. From Cinderella’s wicked pair, to Elsa and Anna’s Frozen-solid bond, fictional sisters...