Melinda Blau

Writer, Speaker, Social Observer

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Mourning My Mother-In-Law

December 6, 2017 by Melinda Blau

Mourning My Mother-In-Law From Huffington Post When her son and I divorced, Dotty and I didn’t.  Read more…

Decluttering: The Awful Pangs Of Human Molting

December 6, 2016 by Melinda Blau

Decluttering: The Awful Pangs Of Human Molting From Huffington Post After molting, birds have new feathers; humans find themselves in a new life stage. Read more…

The Endless Bounty of Garbage Soup

December 17, 2014 by Melinda Blau

The Endless Bounty of Garbage Soup From Huffington Post This is my partner’s version of how I invite friends to dinner: “Come on over—I’m cleaning out my refrigerator. Read more …

The Audacity of Hype

January 24, 2010 by Melinda Blau

The Audacity of Hype From Publisher’s Weekly, My eyes burn; my back aches; I’m constantly distracted. My loved ones express concern, but I can’t seem to stop myself. Read more…

Attack of Bees from B-Movie

August 10, 2001 by Melinda Blau

Attack of Bees from a B-Movie Makes Island Visit Memorable From Vineyard Gazette A swarm of large, angry insects swarmed out of a hole in the ceiling over my head. Read more…

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ABOUT ME
As an award-winning journalist and author of fifteen books, my “beat” is relationships. Find out more about my work here.
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