I liked The Nest by Cynthia d’Aprix Sweeney. Also if you have not read Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, run run run and get it!

As soon as the word “babies” comes out, say “I’m not discussing this” and change the subject. If that doesn’t work, the next thing you say is “I’m hanging up.” And do it. Why drive yourself crazy?

Jeez. I was thinking it had to be North Korea.

I used to feel that way but I got married there and now it warms my heart.

It almost feels intentional at this point. Like they’re daring us to do something about it. It’s beyond insane.

She, like Jon Stewart, is perfect. Flawless. I am so looking forward to her show.

We need to start a club.

I love her.

You would think Scott Brown would avoid this issue since she wiped the floor with him when he ran against her. I hear he’s angling for the VP nod! A couple of bigger doofuses I cannot imagine.

I don’t, but it happened to me (as you can see).

I’ve found that tea tree oil works really well, and you can apply it in corners to use as prevention as well.

This is incredibly hard to process on many levels. One, you’ve been betrayed. Two, the person you thought you knew does not exist! It’s almost like someone died. Three, your relationship (as you knew it, and kudos on getting out fast) is over. All serious gut punches. So know that it will take some time. Write down…

My husband and I have a pretty big age gap too, and never for a second do either of us expect the other to be interested in the same movies or books or music. If we happen to like the same thing it’s great, but if not, not only is it no big deal, it’s to be expected. You have to be realistic.

See? And now you’re rid of him. This is an excellent idea.

I think there’s probably also a bit of “This only happens to that other kind of girl, not ME” behind it too.

If you cracked a tooth you would know it. It hurts like hell.

I think each and every one of us has had a job like that. Including prospective new employers. I agree you should just say your present workplace is just not a good fit for you. Good luck! You deserve to have a great job.

Agreed. Why would anyone have thought a CEO of an HMO would be anything but a shill for business? One of the older women in my yoga class just got laid off from a state job after 25 years. He’s doing what he promised, running the state like a business, which means cut jobs and then cut services.

Go to the farmer’s market and get the fresh eggs straight from the farm with the dark yellow yolks. Scramble them in butter with a little half+half and salt and pepper. Heaven.

Oh, PS, I never had one hot flash and I hope the same for you!