“Bingo wings.” “Cafeteria-lady arms.” Most of us have heard the nasty terms for our midlife upper arms. Writer Stephanie Dolgoff says screw that and tells us why this is the summer to bare yours proudly (and offers 7 acceptable reasons for not doing so)
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Flash Flood Survival: How One Woman Got Through the Ellicott City Disaster
A slice of cake, her son by her side—environmental writer Diane MacEachern thought her birthday was going wonderfully. Then the skies opened, the streets flooded, and disaster threatened all around. Here’s her story of strength and survival.
The Trial Retirement: Are You Really Ready to Stop Working?
Is retirement all it’s cracked up to be? Writer and professor Candy Schulman took a summer off at long last and learned some surprising lessons about herself, the nature of work, and aging.
Trauma, Memory and #MeToo: Remembering What You Chose to Forget
Was it a #MeToo moment? Writer Lisa Bain has a flashback of a long-forgotten incident and wonders how it impacted her—and why it stayed buried in her mind for so long
Stuck in the Middle: The Sandwich Generation, Office Edition
You’ve got an older boss to please…and scrappy Millennials to supervise…and wow, is there ever a gap to be bridged. Smooth it the smart way. Let Marina McCarthy show you how.
Eco-Friendly Living: Being Green Begins at Home
Good for the planet, good for your wallet: Follow this wise advice from our own eco-expert Diane MacEachern on how to get your home more sustainable than ever.
Love and Chairish: Meet The Unintentional Home Entrepreneur
Anna Brockway had an idea for a new way to shop for home furnishings—and did it ever take off! She tells her story and shares some design wisdom with us here.
Face-to-Face with Wild Animals: One Woman’s Passion
She’s been charged, headbutted, and spit at by her animal subjects, but nothing stops photographer Nine Francois from capturing their ferocious beauty.
Would You Rather Work for a Woman or a Man?
The answer may not be as easy as you think. Marina McCarthy scans her own resume and comes up with some surprising answers.
Do You Know the Truth Behind the Clothes You Wear?
Did you know that the fashion industry is a major environmental offender? Diane MacEachern reveals the not-so-chic truth—and how to find style that’s sustainable.
