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A Few Good Men

When of the great things about social media is that I discover new people and ideas every day. The downside of all this is that I'm still in my pajamas at 10:40 a.m. Nevertheless, here's a piece of writing from musician, Philip Stephen Allen, on his blog, The Compass of... Read more →

Midlife Bachelor's Trending

I’ve spotted a trend among midlife men: midlife bachelors blogging. Well, two blogs written by bachelor men in midlife is not exactly a scientific sample. Still. First, Midlife Bachelor contacted me for a link exchange, which I provided since his sight is pretty cool and he moderates an active forum.... Read more →

Best Valentine Ever

Valentine's Day is fraught with danger. Yes. Danger. Do I buy red roses? Too cliche. How about jewelry? Too expensive. What about reservations at our favorite restaurant? Too crowded. How do you make a "Hallmark" holiday special without being boring or breaking the bank? You give the gift of YOU.... Read more →

The New New Bloke

I'd like to introduce you to Danny Row, who I'm naming the New Bloke in honor of Shoo Rayner. Mr. Rayner, children's author, once wrote about being an over 50 male and what that meant in a world where manly men have to hide. Alas, his New Bloke blog was... Read more →

Midlife Myth

What would you do if your spouse one day announces, "I don't love you anymore. I don't know if I ever loved you?" After you take the "Ann Landers Test:" Are you better of with or without him/her? and you answer, "With" then it's time to simply duck. Yes, duck.... Read more →

Men & Women Let's Talk

Image via Wikipedia Some people find it odd that I'm a woman writing for men, and recently I found a man writing for women. I'm delighted to introduce to you Owen Johnson, my first Guest Blogger: We've all heard about guys going through the dreaded "midlife crisis." Or "male menopause"... Read more →

Can Cosmetic Surgery Improve Your Career?

A news segment popped up, "Career Change and Cosmetic Surgery," while I was dutifully riding the stationary bike at the health club. This is the latest twist on the down economy and the slumping job market, apparently. Not surprisingly, the segment featured only women. By all measures, the economy has... Read more →

What Women Really Want . . . For Christmas

... a good belly laugh and a new pair of shoes. First, the laughter. I hate to admit this, but I don't much read blogs. At least outside my Web marketing/Tech arena in order to stay current. So when I stumble upon a blog that not only did I read... Read more →