The critic Margo Jefferson, plus two daughters of the Civil Rights Era, talk about May’s regression.
Living With A Scar: Would You Remove Yours If You Could?
For too long Aimee Lee Ball thought of herself as “Scarface.” Here, she reports on what she calls the odyssey of physical self-acceptance.
Talk About a Pivot! From the CIA’s “Queen of Torture” to Beauty Coach
We love reinvention stories but we’ve never heard one as dramatic and jarring as Alfreda Scheuer’s.
How Reuniting with an Old Lover Changed My Life
Judith Glynn’s days were ho-hum until a beau from 38 years ago contacted her. Reigniting their affair was the jolt she needed.
After 40 Years of Marching, Why We Have to do it Again
Are we headed back to the dark ages? Sally Edelstein thinks so. Which is why she’s headed to the streets once more in protest.
A New, Disturbing Sensation: Jealousy of a Younger Woman
At 59, a new divorcee finds that the playing field she once ruled confidently is now tilted against her. Or so she fears.
Why Kim Kardashian Channeling Marilyn Monroe is So Wrong
The classic tabloid question would be: “Who wore it best?” And that’s the problem. Barbara Lippert examines Kim Kardashian’s audacious stunt.
Now That the Kids are Gone, We’re Ridiculous Puppy Parents
She knows she and her husband are pathetic, treating their dogs like surrogate children, but Patricia Hawkins can’t stop herself.
Pool Shark at 50: Learning to Win at Life and 8 Ball
After her divorce, Kelly James went to the pool hall to distract herself from the pain. She just placed in a national tournament.
In the End, This Was the Only Way to Reach My Grandmother
At first, her grandmother’s quirky passion annoyed Lucie Frost. Then it became the thread that connected them as her Mimo’s mind declined.
I’m Pretty Sure I Was a Terrible Daughter: Dealing with Mother’s Day Remorse
Years after losing her mother, Liza Deyrmenjian comes to terms with the less-than-loving way she treated her.
19 Pairs of Shorts That Are Total Fashion “Do’s”
Who wears short shorts? We do. Where ever we want. Picnics and beach trips, even cocktail parties. Here are the best styles for 2022—from designer short suits to leather to embroidered pockets.
Love, Loss, and What I Gained: Delia Ephron’s New Memoir Feels, Yes, Like a Rom-Com
Delia Ephron has survived the disease that took her sister Nora. Here, she talks about her new love and new lease on life.
Falling Out of Love With Running: New Thoughts on Exercise
As she’s gotten older, Kelly James enjoys exercise less and less. Here’s how she reframed her way of thinking about her routine.
Saying Goodbye to Grace and Frankie: 5 Reasons They Rocked Our World
As the revolutionary show ends, we look at all the ways it changed our thinking about this chapter of life (and maybe the rest of the world’s too).
Out Loud in New York City: Aging Boldly With Optimism and Without Fear
In a night of sharing and laughter, we discovered how Aging Boldly is an attitude that is infectious in the best possible way.
Women Who Whiskey: Why The Dark Stuff Is Becoming a Drink of Choice
The percentage of female whiskey drinkers has more than doubled since the 90s. Here’s what women love about this bold breed of booze.
