Refusing to Gallop with the Herd: A Midlife Rant Against Online Nonsense

Somewhere along the way, society decided that being a person wasn’t enough. No, no — we now need to curate every step, sip, stretch, and sideways glance for the viewing pleasure of… strangers on the internet. Take the classic “candid laughing shot.” You know the one: four women galloping like Shetland ponies across a beach,Continue reading “Refusing to Gallop with the Herd: A Midlife Rant Against Online Nonsense”

Wellness: Where’s the authenticity gone?

The wellness industry was once a sanctuary—a place to find genuine guidance on self-care, mindfulness, and holistic health. But somewhere along the way, it morphed into a carefully curated performance, more concerned with how health looks than how it actually feels. Scroll through Instagram or TikTok, and you’ll see it: flawless influencers with sculpted abs preaching about “clean eating,”Continue reading “Wellness: Where’s the authenticity gone?”