Growing up, my favorite author was Judy Blume. I read everything she wrote, most books multiple times. I loved her! When my sister came through town the other day, she lent me her copy of Judy Blume’s novel for adults, Smart Women.
Originally published in the 80s, the subject matter is still relevant today. It’s a novel that tells the story of a couple of divorced women with children – Margo and B.B.- in their 40s. As a divorced woman of 42, I could really relate.
I spent much of my adult life single in an attempt to protect both myself and …read more

Marry Smart: The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to True Love, by Dr. Christine B. Whelan, and published by Simon & Schuster, is a dating guide for smart, accomplished, single women.  SWANS, as Dr. Whelan refers to her book’s target audience – Strong Woman Achievers No Spouse – are truly capable of having it all.  Within the covers of this book, Dr. Whelan shatters the myth that smart women have to chose between a successful career and true love and she gives you the tools you need to find your way.
Use Marry Smart’s marriage calculator to figure out your exact odds of …read more