Zelda would have turned 107 on September 11th or 12th (people of her generation often didn’t know their “real” birthdays). She died a few months short of her 105th birthday. This was taken when she was a young 99, on one of her daily 3-mile walks. Halfway through, she asked solicitously, “Do you need to […]
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Writing/Podcasting/Nurturing Our Relationship: Heartfelt Stories, Hard-Won Lessons, and Humor
Where the hell have you been, Melinda? Quick answer: NOT poolside. I’ve been publishing my work on Medium and recently added podcasting/writing to my resume (as guest and host). Checking in with you now and more regularly, I hope, will better our relationship. For a while now, I haven’t posted stories here and there. […]
The Dilemma of a Writer in 2021: Is it Risky Asking Readers to Pay?
Back from a summer hiatus, dear Subscribers to MelindaBlau.com. Until now, I’ve made it easy for you to read what I post on Medium by publishing it here, too. I did this, because even with all that vies for your attention, you take the time to read me. I appreciate you who landed here by […]
Roof Days With Marge
The Blessing of a 103-year-old Friend Roof Days with Marge shamelessly echoes Tuesdays with Morrie, the 2007 bestseller by Mitch Albom, about “an old man, a young man, and life greatest’s lessons.” This post is about an old woman and a somewhat-less-old woman, and life’s most challenging passage! #successful aging Marge will be 104 in […]
Consequential Strangers Offer Something a Soulmate Can’t
How to Get a Surprising and Healthful “Shot” of Connection from Someone You Barely Know