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Finally, A TV Show Gets It Right! Why We Love ‘Grace and Frankie’
Traditionally, TV turns anyone in range of retirement age into the butt of jokes. But in Netflix’s Grace and Frankie, the older years are exciting, energizing, even sexy. And yes, very funny.
The Cruel Fickleness of Cancer: Fighting for a Friend This Time
How do you make sense of the destruction?
What’s For Dinner? Maybe Just Crumbs, if You’re an Empty Nester
Bread. Wine. Cheese. Repeat.
Sheryl Sandberg’s Second Book Is Far From ‘Lean In’—In a Good Way
Option B: When you can’t “lean in” (or barely stand)
We Are Obnoxious Puppy Parents—And Proud of It
I know we’re pathetic, treating our dogs like surrogate children now that our sons are off at college. But I swear, I can’t stop myself.
Having Good Girlfriends at Midlife Is Good Medicine—Literally
Alert! Not having good pals is as dangerous to our health as smoking.
Coming and Going: Depression at the Empty Nest End of Motherhood
Convinced her best years were behind her with a newly empty nest, Jeannie Ralston sank into a depression that mirrored one she’d battled 17 years earlier. Relief came by finding ways to plug the holes, but it took its damn sweet time.
My Husband/My Rival: The Benefits of a Competitive Marriage
Throw down the gauntlet and you’ll both win. We promise.
