A Few Things I've Been Thinking About 

What's happening?

Some of my friends are in trouble. They are in deep pain. They feel helpless and hopeless. They feel broken. 

Me too.

Two plus years of a pandemic has left many people with *Lifestyle Fatigue* according to Sean Grover a psychologist for writes for Psychology Today.  It relates t...

As summer comes to an end like so many other women I'm shifting into *back-to* mode, back-to regular work routines after summer holidays and travel, back-to more structured days and back-to the fall vibe of sweater weather.

Growing up, back-to-school was a big deal for me. New friends, new teacher,...

Today is my birthday.

It's not a *big* birthday (one of those round numbered ones). Nevertheless it got me thinking about aging and like every other woman I have some angst around the inevitable. It's normal. (Cue: This is where you say, Helene, you look great for 68.) 

Not everyone holds to the b...

If you're anything like me you have a *to-do* list that never quite gets done. The fact that it's finally summer makes it feel harder to accomplish anything at all. I just want *to-be*. I'll still be working but I'm actually going to shut-down my computer more often to check in with myself and to co...

"I retired a year ago and have some great designer clothes and shoes from many years of working. I can't afford to buy anything new, but wonder how to adapt what I have to still look stylish in retirement. I am 5'4", about 112 pounds, still have nice shaped legs as long as they are covered in tights...

"Summertime and the livin' is easy" (Ella Fitzgerald 1968.)  It hasn't been easy for a while now which makes summer this year seem extra special. It feels like it's been forever since we've been able to gather, to travel and do things we took for granted as *normal* before the pandemic. We've been l...