Recently the actress and lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow shared an instructional video outlining her skincare routine. “I believe that beauty and wellness are inextricably linked,” said Paltrow. I, too, would like to be well and beautiful, so I watched, hoping to garner some ideas for my aging face. I certainly can’t gain Paltrow-level skin, but maybe Paltrow adjacent? […]
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Lessons from Erma Bombeck and a Half Bath
This month I undertook the renovation of my powder room. I’ve learned so much about the key to a happy life, as a result. It’s called the powder room because in the 18th century, no one wanted to think about women using a bathroom for bodily functions. Society and in later centuries, real estate agents agreed […]
Regis & Becky Lee
Regis Philbin died Saturday at the age of 88. I met him once and have a story that debunks the old admonition that you should never meet your idols. Years ago, Philbin and I had the same boss — Disney. I was on-air “talent” for a Disney-owned and operated television station, and Regis, back then, […]
The Science Behind Grandmothers
I learned something this week: only five species on Earth go through menopause. As you might be aware, human women go through menopause. But interestingly, in all of the animal kingdom, only four other animals experience this transition. The other four are all whales with teeth. Humans, belugas, narwhals, short-finned pilot whales and killer whales […]
Nifty 50 – What You NEED by this Birthday
Jennifer Aniston turned 50 this month! It was big celebrity news! I, too, turned 50 this month! On this milestone birthday, I took a moment to reflect upon the knowledge and skillsets vital at the half-century mark. By 50, you should have: ■ A retirement plan. ■ An acceptance that you’ll never retire. ■ A […]
Pop Culture and the Demarcation of Age
I learned something terrible on Twitter today. And really isn’t it always Twitter? The new line of demarcation of old age isn’t getting your AARP invitation, it isn’t your lower back pain, it’s not being confused at Kroger, and it’s not being oblivious to Tik Tok. The new line of demarcation for old is the […]