Writer’s block, according to Wikipedia, “is a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work or….original ideas.” FEAR, rather than dwindling creativity, I venture, is the common culprit here. And no wonder, with this era of cancellation culture growing ever more extreme by the day. “Oh, I … Continue reading CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE? Our growing refusal to speak up.
I’m lucky, but I am really not as lucky as some. For instance, despite the fact that I did have a career, I rarely ever got hired for any job I actually applied for. It is a trend that has followed me throughout my life and I have no explanation for it other than one … Continue reading TWIST OF FATE
“Never be afraid to stop traffic” said the late style icon, Iris Apfel. Iris might have been referring to fashion, but I am certain she meant something more, as well. As in, taking the bull by the horns and living life unapologetically. I liken her phrase to one of my own-the “F-You stage of life.” … Continue reading THE F-YOU STAGE OF LIFE AWAITS YOU.
DOR – I am too young to retire according to a new NYTIMES article. WHAT???!!! Our society wants us to work until we drop dead. Yeah? No? DAR – When my late husband, Michael, retired in his early 60’s so many people were aghast and asked him what he was ever going to do to … Continue reading READY TO RETIRE? Depends on what sex you are.
AKA PRICEY…. DOR – Dar, explain to me this phenomenon known as “quiet luxury.” I saw a TIK TOK video – of all people – the actor, George Hamilton explaining how his Loro Piano blazer sits silently on his fake-but fabulously-tanned frame, barely whispering it cost a fortune. What’s driving that, do you think? LOUD … Continue reading Quiet Luxury
Fashion Fail? DAR – What is going on with Kanye West’s wife? Her wardrobe (if you can call the barely there outfits a wardrobe) scream, “I am a sex slave/fashion muse of an ex Kardashian family member in Frankenstenian pursuit of an old Kim in a new Bianca.” DOR – First of all who amongst … Continue reading Dar & Dor Q & A
It was not a pretty sight, I can tell you that. A bit frightful as well, truth be told. But it provided a valuable lesson. And isn’t that the case with so many unfortunate happenings when you choose to be an optimist and take the good with the bad. It happened during my first kayaking … Continue reading A Cautionary Tale
An old friend used to say “Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance.” And so, as we are all going to get older, and then, finally, old, we should really start preparing for our best older age now. If you’d like a preview into what that elder world could look like, just have an injury. It … Continue reading The 6 P’S
I am in the midst of tracking my life. Why? To make it a better life, of course.Engaging in the act of closely observing how I am now living and then springing into action to make corrections where needed. ‘It’s a good thing,” as Martha Stewart would say, and I highly recommend it. For instance, … Continue reading Habitual Happiness
If we all looked as magnificent as model Carmen Dell’Orefice, we would all go gray. But there is a huge part of me that thinks that she is an anomaly and that going gray is a little bit like giving up. Or, at least, giving in. For the life of me I cannot remember the … Continue reading Going Gray Or Giving Up?
Burning Daylight 