Call Me…Maybe by Conlee Ricketts
October 7th, 2013
I set my ringer to “Vintage,” turned off all my other phone alerts and went to bed. I had decided to try a day without texts, emails and social media. I announced on Facebook that if anyone needed me they would actually have to call me. I knew my “absence from ...
Mary Margaret by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp
September 14th, 2013
I was nine years old, and had just moved to a new neighborhood. My parents timed it so I would start fourth grade at the beginning of the school year, so being the new kid might be a little less difficult. I don't quite remember if it was in class ...
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Why You Such A Liar? by Melissa Swedoski
August 20th, 2013
Have you ever had the distinct impression that your mirror is lying to you? Sometimes in a kind, "You are skinnier than you realize" kind of way, and sometimes in a, "No, yellow is totally okay for your olive skin tone" kind of way. Don't get me wrong - I'm not ...
Frostys and Fries by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp
August 17th, 2013
As a last chance to enjoy what is left of our summer, Erica and I had our lunch in the park. We had been out running errands, picking up the last few items on the very long school supply list. It looks like fifth grade requires a lot to learn, ...
Ding Dong Ditch by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp
August 3rd, 2013
Summertime is such a fun time to let go of routine, and to relax attitudes. School starts in two weeks (two weeks!) and I find myself running through the list of projects I wanted to do on summer break. News flash: I have hardly done any of them! But on ...
Front Porch Sittin’ by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp
July 27th, 2013
We have lived on our street for just over 8 years. It's a typical neighborhood, a few elderly residents still holding on, empty-nesters that are enjoying the extra room, some cohabitators, and those like us, with children. When we were looking at the house to buy, I hadn't paid any ...
A Little More Personal, Please – by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp
July 6th, 2013
Just two weeks ago my cousin, Diana, died unexpectedly. She had just turned 60, and was out enjoying a beautiful Colorado Saturday with a fantastic group of friends. Diana was the kind of person that once you knew her, you loved her, and were glad to be among her long ...
A Tribute to ‘Daddy Later Than Sooner’ by Dina Ramon
June 13th, 2013
Since Father’s Day is on Sunday it’s all about Daddy this week, especially the ‘later than sooner’ Dads out there because they’re also part of this older, first-time parenting experience and undoubtedly share many of the same emotions and concerns as ‘later moms’…like staying physically healthy and mentally sharp for ...
First-time Mom at Age 50 and Beyond – by Margaret Hart
September 4th, 2012
I visited a good friend recently who I have known for going on 20 years. We first met when we were both fresh out of college, single, and living and working in New York City. In those days, we were both focused on our careers and not thinking seriously about ...
No More Whispers – by Margaret Hart
August 14th, 2012
Have you noticed any new commercials on television for products to help women through a certain phase in life? For someone who typically tunes out commercials, this one made me turn up the volume. I find it interesting that personal subjects women have talked about for many years among their closest ...
