Our 2022 holiday gift guide is full of ideas for all the women out seeing the world again. Plus, one special gift of community and connection.
The Pearl Onion Incident: A Holiday Cooking & Marriage Fail
Holiday cooking is always freighted with emotion. But who knew a misunderstanding over a side dish could reveal so much about marriage?
The “Gray Whisperer” Colorist Behind the New Sexy Silver
Jack Martin has become famous for creating gorgeous gray looks on the likes of Andie MacDowell and Jane Fonda. Here’s how he does it.
Scout Returns: “I Know Why I’m Supposed to Be Here”
After creating the iconic role of “Scout” in the “To Kill a Mockingbird” movie, Mary Badham returns to Maycomb in a new play.
Nancy Pelosi, the Best Female Politician in U.S. History
Retiring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could give a master class on how women can wield power. We should all pay attention.
“I Can’t Afford This Friendship!” Falling Behind Richer Pals
She’s ready to drop $70 on dinner, and you’ve got $7 in your pocket. Christine Grillo looks at the thorny problem of friends with different budgets.
Smiling Doesn’t Help: Women Our Age Aren’t Seen as Warm
Well, maybe we are if we’re holding a plate of cookies, but not if we’re holding a bit of authority, a new study finds.
Do You Owe Someone an Apology? It’s Never Too Late
It’s easier to focus on apologies owed to us rather than those we need to make. Carol Flake Chapman relates how a long-overdue apology freed her.
Ay, ay, ay, ay! Loving Mexico’s Most Vibrant, Poignant Festival
For the fifth year, NextTribers ecstatically embraced Dia de Los Muertos in one of the world’s most gorgeous destinations.
The Worst of Times and Best of Times for Carly Simon
One month after the devastating loss of her two older sisters (in two days), Carly Simon will be inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
The Maintenance Divide: How Much Grooming is Too Much?
We explore the friction between those who believe in aging au naturel and those who don’t. It’s sadly reminiscent of the Mommy Wars earlier in life.
What Does it Mean to be a Badass? 4 Essential Ingredients
At our Austin Out Loud event, 4 amazing women talked about the characteristics that have helped them refine their badassery.
Marcia Gay Harden: Hollywood’s Great Scene Stealer
In her new series, “So Help Me Todd,” Academy-Award-winning Marcia Gay Harden demonstrates her chops at both drama and comedy.
Why Some Wives Still Vote Like Their Husband
With this election being a referendum on women’s autonomy, we look with apprehension and alarm at a not-so-independent female voting bloc.
Why I Can’t Stop Thinking About Tanya From The White Lotus
Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya is the only character from the first season back for the second. That’s because she’s endlessly fascinating.
I Found Out on Google My Abusive Ex-Husband Was Dead
Sherry Amatenstein hadn’t breathed the same air as her ex-husband in more than 40 years, but news of his death was still unsettling.
Cate Blanchett is a Masterful, Doomed Genius in Tár
Many are predicting an Oscar nod to Cate Blanchett for the most complex character of her career. But what the “F” is that ending all about?
