In a recent conversation with two friends from high school, one of the friends mentioned that she has been told she is “too sensitive” by some people around her and it hit a nerve. My reaction was not at all negative towards my lovely friend; I thought to myself, “You…

On January 9, 2022 the world lost an incredibly kind and giving man and I am in mourning as if he were a family member. Bob Saget, actor, comedian, philanthropist, family man, beloved by many is gone and as I sit here two weeks later, I am still awash in…

So, This is New Year’s And What Have You Done? One of my favorite Christmas songs is from John Lennon, “Happy Xmas (War is Over)”. As a rule, I detest the “Xmas” people use instead of “Christmas” because I feel it demeans what the holiday stands is and its true meaning. Yet despite the title, the song has always resonated…

My name is Dolores and I was diagnosed with scleroderma at the age of sixteen. I am now fifty-seven. I do not know what I expected for my life but given my diagnosis, I admit I am surprised that I am here and still going strong. Isn’t it funny how…

The holiday season is upon us, complete with parties, festivities, and a lot of food. Everywhere you go food is part of celebrating the joy of sharing this time together. From the special displays in grocery stores full of holiday treats to your local café offering decadent hot chocolates paired with delicious baked goods, we immerse ourselves in food. This is a time of year…

I recently sent a card to a friend whom I have not seen in decades. It was her birthday week and I wanted her to know that I am thinking of her. I saw on the internet that both of her parents had passed on and I am sad for…

Every day I have a significant choice to make: what clothes am I going to wear today? Millions of women face the same question each morning as well, albeit for different reasons. Unlike most people, the clothing I select depends less on my mood or the weather than on the…

As I approach the anniversary of the death of one of my dearest friends and my mentor, I have been thinking a lot about trauma and grieving. I recall years ago after the loss of his mother, a dear neighbor, and his beloved pet (a corpulent cat named Max), he…

Recently, there was a controversy surrounding the title “doctor” as applies to Jill Biden, Ed.D. The author of an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal described her title as “honorary, fraudulent, and even comic.” He notes that he taught for thirty years without any advanced degree and that those…