At 43, I’m at a stage in my life where I have the first half of my life over with and the last half to look forward to — at least I hope I’ll have a second half.

I have been ill the past week, and by ill, I mean that I was certain more than once that I was dying.

Last week I got an email from a reader who was concerned. Because I called the governor of Arizona an idiot, I was a hate-filled rage machine. I’m here to state, for the record, I don’t hate anyone.

Does anyone else have trouble keeping up with what is and isn’t politically correct to say?

Arizona, you continue to embarrass yourself. Just chill out already.

Searching for that perfect weight-loss program? Look no further! Rachel’s got a plan.

Hillary Clinton had the nerve to let the press take photos of her sans makeup. Horror of horrors! Oh, the humanity! How could you, Hillary?

Ugh. Zealouts. Be quiet already.

Thinspiration: Girls with eating disorders band together to voice their pro-anorexia and pro-bulimia opinions.