Back in the 1990s I tried my hand at songwriting. I got pretty serious, hiring musicians, booking studio time, going to workshops. One of the workshops I attended was led by Rosanne Cash, called the Essence of Songwriting, at the Omega Institute in the Hudson valley. Sixteen of us – some quite advanced in their [...]
And, now for the third characteristic of what makes a woman who marries over age 40 for the first time far different from the 20-something bride. For 20 years I had a home to myself. Same goes for the couch, the bed and the bathroom. Whether the TV was on or off was up to [...]
Are you someone who likes to live in the fast lane? Making things happen quickly? Or do you like the Power of Slow, taking your time making decisions and life changes. Now, which one is your spouse? Child, God bless you if you match. Husband and I do not. He is the turtle. I am [...]
As part of our series this week on characteristics that make an older, first-time bride different from someone who married for the first time much younger, let’s start with the dreaded “c” word. Compromise. All marriages require a level of give and take. But, we Late Bloomer Brides sometimes have trouble with this one. For [...]
New Happy Year! Rather than “Happy New Year,” for some reason I like “New Happy Year.” It feels more in line with what we are all going for: happiness. And, a new year is a terrific excuse to reaffirm it. The truth is that while January first is the historical milestone upon which we are encouraged to [...]