The Editor’s views and opinions on midlife issues, including inspirational stories from female leaders and tips on how to approach new challenges later in life.

High School Reunions: Why I’m Skipping the Trip Down Memory Lane

High school reunions. The mere mention sends shivers down my spine, not of excitement, but of dread. I’ve been invited to a few since turning…

It was a particularly dreary Wednesday afternoon when I found myself in line at the local bakery, waiting for my turn to order. The air…

Sometimes Summer can be a bit of a minefield. It's not the teenagers with their questionable music blaring from pool floats (although that's a whole…

I remember the first time I walked into my happy place—it was like taking a deep, cleansing breath after being underwater for too long. The…

Our culture's message on ageing can be pretty downbeat. It seems like the only value we have is flawless skin, which ignores the wisdom and…

Let's be honest, the pressure to defy age hits women hard. We spend our youth yearning to be grown-up, then a good chunk of our…