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When Having Power of Attorney Has You Feeling Powerless

In making life and death decisions for my mother, the responsibility is paralyzing.

Laura Black | January 29, 2019

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I Don’t Want to Wear Beige, Nor Keep My Mouth Shut

Walking the tenuous tightrope of the mother- and daughter-in-law relationship.

Laura Black | January 03, 2019

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If the Biopsy is Positive, We’re Having Store-Bought Stuffing

My family has a little extra to be thankful for this holiday.

Laura Black | November 19, 2018

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How a Beach Trip With My Grandkids Taught Me to Let Go

With the help, and in loving memory, of Sticky and Gummy.

Laura Black | October 24, 2018

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Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?

Navigating my daughter's wedding without my own mother to steer me.

Laura Black | September 19, 2018

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Is It Really Just Like Riding a Bike?

How biking made my confidence collapse and then inflate again.

Laura Black | August 14, 2018

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Alexa, Does this Make Me Look Old?

Recently, like many parts of my body, my confidence in fashion has sagged.

Laura Black | July 11, 2018

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