(I still love you, Wordpress) I made the tough decision to use Substack to publish the reinvigorated Slice of Midlife. I hope you’ll come visit me there.| Slice of Midlife
A blogger can rationalize not blogging — blaming it on a new job, a trip to Asia, a kid in college, lack of free time, or even nothing new to say. But when that blogger’s raison d’…| Slice of Midlife
Stop reading right now if you are expecting salacious details of smoking, toking, vaping, baking, high times, or Alice B. Toklas. Stick around if you want recipes, book recommendations, and a fish …| Slice of Midlife
It seems like only yesterday I sat diligently picking nits from my daughters’ hair and sterilizing lice combs. Yet a few months ago, my focus shifted to a different pest. As I searched for a …| Slice of Midlife
In reviewing my photos over the past three months, I realize that “not feeling like cooking” for me might not represent “not feeling like cooking” for other people.| Slice of Midlife
I’ve been fortunate, even amidst life’s ups-and-downs, to have faith in safety nets. But my confidence in them is wavering.| Slice of Midlife
Dear Daughters #1 and #2, You turned 18 and 16 this week — a week for the history books, and one that I hope marks your entry into a lifetime of civic engagement. You are too young to remember much…| Slice of Midlife
There’s an urban legend that in the wee hours of the night, Barack Obama allows himself to snack on seven almonds.| Slice of Midlife
On broken faucets, broken ovens, broken cars, broken hearts, and broken political systems.| Slice of Midlife
Last weekend, the TED Radio Hour devoted its program to psychologist Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs. Maslow developed his ideas as part of a 1943 paper on human motivation. Though …| Slice of Midlife
Click on the menu item to find the blog entry containing a link to the recipe. Appetizers: Piquillo Almond Spread, Crushed Puy Lentils with Tahini and Cumin, Grape Leaf, Herb and Yoghurt Pie, Ga…| Slice of Midlife