Poison Ivy

I have poison ivy in places where it is difficult to scratch in a lady like manner. It has become abundantly obvious to me that I am unskilled in the art of identifying and avoiding poison ivy, or poison oak, or whatever other poison plant is making me polka dotted. And itchy. And cranky. But … Continue reading Poison Ivy →

The Blend

In the spirit of the know thyself, I have had to come to a few realizations in this whole going gray thing. One: I have far more gray hair than patience. Two: I need a team to get me to the end of this thing without giving up. There are those who gray by nature … Continue reading The Blend →

Fifty Shades of Gray

#whattoexpectwhenyoureexpectingperimenopause Somewhere in the midst of your 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s, depending on your genetic code, you will notice it. You likely will be in the car and catch a glimpse of that one hair sticking straight up as you are checking the rear- view mirror. It is the scout for all the others. … Continue reading Fifty Shades of Gray →

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Perimenopause

While in the throes of pregnancy and all the phenomenal changes my body was experiencing in the months of growing babies, I would often find myself with book in hand looking to understand what was happening to me and what would be coming next. What to Expect While You are Expecting books gave amazing insights … Continue reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting Perimenopause →