Dating From Afar

Dating From Afar

During COVID-19, dating couples  of all timelines and distances are either quarantining together or separately; right now, it’s complicated. Together Forever Kayla Robertson, a physician’s assistant working long hours at a hospital in Louisville, is in a new...
The Ultimate Bad Timing

The Ultimate Bad Timing

After almost two decades, I took the plunge and decided to dissolve my marriage. Divorce papers filed, rental home secured, ready to go. Here I was, midlife, ready to embark on a new horizon of joy and passion and independence. I was finally, as my therapist likes to...
Is This the Best of Times?

Is This the Best of Times?

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”  When I read Charles Dickens’ words, I think he was describing not only my life, but all lives. Take some time to reflect on the trials and tribulations in your past life and how those times contribute...
Create a Daily Practice

Create a Daily Practice

Some women thrive on keeping a loose and spontaneous schedule. I am not one of them. My idea of a good day is a well-kept calendar/planner, a To Do List with all items checked off, and my daily art practice.  My routines and rituals support and sustain me. When I...
A Few Good Movies

A Few Good Movies

When you’re at home, socially distanced from all of your friends and loved ones, there are few things better than losing yourself in a marathon-length Netflix binge. Think you’ve seen everything worth watching? Give these excellent movies a try.  Feel Good Movie:...
A Springtime Treat

A Springtime Treat

Madeleine Dee (AKA The Seasoned Cynic) is a chef, writer, world traveler, and filmmaker who lives in Louisville. Watch her cooking show, Easy Elegance, on YouTube. Instagram: @TheSeasonedCynic ~ Website: TheSeasonedCynic.com This is one of my favorite recipes. It is...