Jennifer Jones Kicked Down the Door: The First Black Rockette on Dance, Resilience, and Making History
In 1987, the Rockettes had been high-kicking for audiences for more than six decades—without a single Black woman on the line. It wasn’t an oversight. It was policy, tradition, and intentional exclusion, all masked as a commitment to uniformity and “authenticity.” That changed when Jennifer Jones, the first Black Rockette, stepped onto the stage at […]
Surviving the Sandwich Generation: How to Be a Generational Translator
I am the bologna in the sandwich generation. Over half a century separates my children from my parents, and it’s an earth–shattering time period. A generation that lived through the draft, women being fired when they became pregnant, and telephone party lines is trying to communicate with a generation that lives with a gig economy, […]
Not That Kind of Feminist: Why Boomer Women Struggle With the Label
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Finding Purpose After Retirement: Is It as Hard as You Think?
Can you reinvent yourself if you don’t know what you’re reinventing for? Can you find purpose after retirement? Purpose has been called life’s compass—the thing that guides us and pulls us forward. But for many women, finding purpose after retirement feels more like drifting into the Bermuda Triangle. Grandma Moses, who discovered her purpose at […]
Reflections on Personal Growth and Oh Sh*t Moments
Let’s face it: New Year’s resolutions are as make-believe as Santa Claus. Good intentions? Sure. But mostly, they’re recycled promises from Christmas past, scribbled in haste as the new year ushers us in. They’re the equivalent of saying, “I’ll just have one more glass of eggnog”—well-meaning but completely unrealistic. We love to share them, talk […]
All In: What Playing Professional Poker Taught Me About Life
Winter, Moscow, 2001. The room is smoky and cold. I push my chips all in. After knocking out nearly 100 professional poker players, I’ve made it to the final table. I’ve been patiently waiting for the right hand to make my move, watching my chip stack dwindle to almost nothing. It’s now or never. I […]
Decluttering: Was Marie Kondo Just Messing With Us?
As I stare at my overflowing stacks of Architectural Digest and Elle Decor, I can almost hear Marie Kondo gently whispering, “Does this bring you joy?” Home décor is my obsession. Appreciating stunning interior design and maintaining my home like it’s my job? Yes, please. Minimalism? Not so much. I can’t resist a good flea […]
Is Retirement the End or the Beginning? The Ecstasy and Angst
Preface: There’s a lot to unpack about redefining retirement and I know you’ve got important experiences and insights to share. This is the first piece in a series on this topic. Consider this post an introduction to the psychological groundwork—we’ll dig deeper into the practical and tactical over the coming months. ********** Consider this: 10,000 […]
