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Several years ago, not long after 9/11 I was asked to write an essay about why I love New York City in my agency’s pitch to win the New York State Tourism account. I remembered it today in honor of New York City’s people and all their diversity and strength. ~ Over the years […] Read more…
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Today…a collective wish in honor of 9/11: To never forget. 1. Tolerance and compassion for other people. 2. Appreciation for what you have, take time to enjoy […] Read more…
Today is Flash Friday – when we answer a question from both the 40-something and 20-something perspective. Joining me on this mission is Molly Ford of Smart Pretty and Awkward. Today’s question digs into the topic of settling based on the book Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough (2010) by Lori Gottelib. ~ The […] Read more…
Q. Does jealousy change over time for women? My friends and I can’t help but be jealous when our boyfriends are friends with an ex-girlfriend. It’s an awful feeling. It makes you more aware of the feelings they shared will always be there even if they know they won’t date again. We don’t fear cheating, […] Read more…
An interesting perspective from a 40-something woman. There is a great deal you can learn about managing relationships from waitressing. Looking for some extra cash? Feeling bad about your in-between jobs job? Don’t. Consider it an investment in some people skills that will help you in your career and get the most out of it. […] Read more…
This is one 40-something woman’s personal “manifesto” on what she is doing the second time around in her relationship. Great advice for the first. “I’m going to be honest with myself and get to really know him. I’m going to look at who he is and no matter how he feels about me, it […] Read more…
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Today I’m sharing three gifts a 40-something submitted. Thank you! 1. Get in touch with your sexual self. Have sex with more than one person, and always ALWAYS […] Read more…
Today is week four in an almost 40-something (39) woman’s six-week journal of her “time out”. After quitting her job, she is taking some time to take stock. As part of her process she is writing about her journey and reflecting on what she is experiencing now and how it’s different from her 20s. Today […] Read more…