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Originally published in Crow's Feet: Life As We Age on Medium.

How loss, aging, and a tattoo helped me rediscover my strength

I never thought I’d get a tattoo. I remember the guys in high school debating what they’d have inked on their shoulders for all time — Mighty Mouse, Superman, a monster truck. Really? I couldn’t imagine anything so significant t...

Originally published in Crow's Feet: Life As We Age on Medium.

Sometimes the most powerful lessons come from the chair next to you

Years ago, after paying too much money at a fancy hair salon for what I considered an underwhelming result, I asked a friend for a recommendation. She happily referred me to her go-to lady who served her entire family’s wel...