Archive - Middle-aged and Out of Touch

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My friend, Gloria, died last week. She was my family’s au pair when I was growing up in Cleveland, Ohio. She lived with us from before I was born until…

Mar 22, 2022

It's been a morbid week, friends. Sorry in advance.

Dec 13, 2022

Lately, I’ve been having trouble sticking with an idea or point of inquiry for more than a few minutes at a time. I understand why this is…

Sep 8, 2021

Just another week in the life of a middle-aged lady

Jan 15

Some thoughts on our bodies and parenting and why I always feel so clueless.

Dec 5, 2022

Wow, those words don't go together, do they--

Dec 19, 2022

Again? Like it’s ever stopped. Last night I finished watching “Killer Sally,” which is about Sally McNeil’s killing of her husband, Ray, in self-defense…

Nov 29, 2022

Not to be confused with Gilbert & Sullivan

Mar 17

morning, friends

Nov 20, 2020

I’ve started watching “The Umbrella Academy” on Netflix. I think it’s bad for a number of reasons, but what’s annoyed me most that it’s predictable…

Dec 28, 2020

Lately, I’ve been thinking about exposure. Yes, of course, exposure once the masks come off and everyone can see me again (have you had that thing…

Jun 17, 2021

And so maybe you guys want to read it! Sorry I’ve been so delinquent. I am wracked with anxiety about all my choices. In the meantime, go read an essay…

Nov 30, 2021

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