“the best of everything after 5o” woman of the week: carol sokolski ponsiek–the unbearable lightness of during

Yay, Carol! Can you believe it?  Carol was worried about being chosen “Woman of the Week” because she didn’t have a “before” and an “after” photo!  Only, as she calls it, her “durings.” Carol is the epitome and the absolute perfect example of, and the poster child for everything “The Best of Everything After 50” … Continue Reading

operating instructions not included

I don’t like doing anything, unless I have the “operating instructions.”  But, many things in life don’t come with them.  Sometimes you have to make them up as you go along, or just learn the basics, and then . . . do it your own way.  Like with knitting.  We’ll get to that. When I was … Continue Reading

these shoes were made for walking

I like shoes. I’ve always liked shoes.  Most women do, so I know I’m not alone. While I was attending St. John’s University as an undergrad, I workedin Bloomingdales to help pay my way through college.  It was my great fortune to be assigned to the women’s shoe department, where I was employed for four … Continue Reading