Reflections
Friendship, dating, and single life—with room for laughter.
As a woman of a certain age, I'm discovering that familiar questions can take on quite a different shape. How do we reconnect? What might dating look like now? And where do we find our place when so much seems designed for couples?
These reflections make space for the awkwardness, the affection, and the unexpected joy of finding a way forward.
The things we find ourselves talking about
Friendship
Picking up old conversations, reaching out again, and making room for the people we've become.
Dating
A little curiosity, a few nerves, and permission to approach this unfamiliar world at our own pace.
Single Life
Finding belonging and independence in a couples' world, without putting joy on hold.
Latest reflections
Finding my way back
I am moving forward from my blog site "Journey from Despair to Hope." It's been almost a decade since my husband died, and I have let go of much of the grief and heartache. I have found my way out of the basement of my grief and am living each day by choosing gratitude and joy. Not every day is sunshine and unicorns, but all days have moments of joy and hope!
Dating Adventures From a Woman of a Certain Age: Not Making the Cut
As a woman of a certain age, I am putting online dating men on notice: I will not settle! Many of you WILL NOT make the cut! At this stage in life, I did not expect to be navigating the dating scene. You see, it’s been nine years since my husband died. My world tilted…
A Place at the Table
Finding a sense of belonging as a single person in a world that so often seems arranged for two.