Monica Corcoran Harel
Monica Corcoran Harel is a screenwriter with a media platform for women over 40 called Pretty Ripe and loves being middle-aged.

Sober Sideways
Exploring the dry side of wine country? She’ll drink to that.

Clapback: An Awe-ful Predicament
Outsiders love to hate on California. To which Monica Corcoran Harel says: More avocados for us!

Becoming a Modern Elder
The Modern Elder Academy, a mental-wellness retreat, offers support for those looking for a second act in their middle age and beyond.

The Pen Is Mightier Than My Patience
A writer-mom homeschools her tween in a lost art: cursive.

The Life-Changing Magic of Not Tidying Up
How a daughter came to understand her mom’s attachment to stuff.

A Superhero on Steroids
In response to grim statistics on abuse, one woman learns to defend herself so that she may “walk in peace.”

Soaking Up Some Wisdom
In the middle and feeling a little spent, a writer relates all too well to Desert Hot Springs.

Seeing the Light
During dark times, Ray Howlett’s sculptures offered a mother some hope.