Life Lessons

An Easy Trick for a Happier 2025: The “Feelings First” Rule

a simple way to get the most out of life!

Jan 10 •

The Secrets of Happy Families

the 5 most important lessons from my difficult childhood

Oct 11, 2024 •

No One Ever Said You Must Wear Tight Pants...

and 49 other lessons learned during my half-century on earth!

Sep 20, 2024 •

The 3 Commandments of Full Fat Fun

plus inspiration from Paul Rudd...

Jun 28, 2024 •

Back to the Future: Greece Edition

wearing a bikini and looking for love in the summer of '99

Jun 7, 2024 •

Tales of a Midlife Failure

what I'd say if Guy Raz called...

May 31, 2024 •

7 Rules for Midlife Happiness

and a word from Nora Ephron

Apr 19, 2024 •

How to Thrive During Spring, the Moodiest Season

plus: the OG Arnold Palmer, three addictive shows, and Barbie explains something important

Mar 29, 2024 •

Defrosting My Winterized Bones

vacation observations; spicy grooves; plus a bevy of reader book recs!

Mar 15, 2024 •

Teetolalers Paradise

I can't help but wonder: If I’m the only person at a party without a drink in my hand, who will I be?

Jan 31, 2024 •

What I Learned about Happiness from a Fleece Vest

plus: an analog love story; world peace cookies; and 90-minute movies!

Nov 10, 2023 •

Haunted by Halloween

plus: the white lies we tell loved ones; a wildly original novel; and this winter's spiciest manicure...

Oct 27, 2023 •

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