Hi, I’m Lisa … and it’s complicated

May 23, 2026

I couldn’t help but wonder…when did “Who are you?” become a job interview? Not the kind where you sit across from someone in a stiff chair, but the everyday version. The one that happens in passing. At events. In line for coffee. In those in-between moments where two humans meet and, almost instantly, one offers up a perfectly packaged version of themselves. “Hi, I’m so-and-so, and I do this.” Clean. Concise. Doors are barely closed before the pitch is complete. And I admire that. I really do. There’s something wildly impressive about people who can distill ...

Somewhere between crop tops and cardigans

May 16, 2026

I found myself the other day doing something I never thought I’d do — Googling, “Where do women my age shop?” Not for someone else. For me. And I just sat there for a second, staring at the screen like it had personally called me out. Because for the longest time, when I said “I’m about to be 50,” it felt like a distant concept. Something I could joke about, reference, maybe even ignore a little. But now? Now I’m basically standing on the front porch of 50, adjusting my outfit in the reflection of the door, wondering if I knock confidently or just ease my way in and ...

Words we love to hear: ‘I got this’ — or even better, ‘I got you’

May 9, 2026

There are three words — actually, let’s call them a phrase because it hits harder when it flows — that we love hearing, whether we admit it or not: “I got this.” Or even better… “I got you.” There is something about those words, in that exact order, that just does something to you. It’s like an instant exhale. Like someone just walked into the situation, took the weight off your shoulders, and didn’t ask for a play-by-play or a thank you in return. And honestly? Half the time, they don’t even need to say it. You feel it. It’s the person who just ...

Calorie counts make food — and life — less enjoyable

May 2, 2026

There was a time when I thought putting calorie counts front and center on menus was a great idea. Transparency, awareness, informed choices — all the things we tell ourselves we want when it comes to health and wellness. And to be clear, I still understand the intention behind it. But lately, I’ve been wondering… at what cost? A couple of years ago, my husband surprised me with tickets to a baseball game. Now, I’ll be honest — I’m not there for the stats, the innings or even who wins. But please, keep including me. If you want company, I’m your person. If you want ...

Dopamine dance bridges trend gap between generations

April 25, 2026

Lately I’ve been wondering: Is there such a thing as a trend gap? Not the age gap. We’ve all accepted that one. I’m talking about the cultural space that quietly opens up between generations — the place where suddenly the things that feel brand new to our kids are things we’ve actually known about for years. But somehow… they make them feel new again. If you have children, younger colleagues or even one particularly plugged-in friend, you probably already know what I mean. They have this uncanny ability to stay in the loop of what’s trending, what’s going viral and ...

Is it finally time to start fixing the driveway?

April 18, 2026

I’ve been going on morning walks lately. Not exactly by choice, but by regulation. Post-surgery life has a way of setting boundaries for you whether you like it or not. Running, for now, is off the table. Walking is what my body allows. Ironically, it’s been fine. Actually, more than fine. Of course I miss my runs. I miss the rhythm of my feet hitting the pavement and the feeling of pushing myself a little further each time. But walking has given me something I didn’t expect. The same thing running always did — space for my mind. My mind still wanders. It still ...