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Marie Sherlock

Marie Sherlock practiced law for a decade before turning to writing and editing in her 30s — and never looked back. She's worked as the editor of several publications and is the author of a parenting book (Living Simply with Children; Three Rivers Press). She spends her empty-nest days writing about travel trends and destinations, simplicity, spirituality and social justice issues.

The interior of a person's kitchen. Next Avenue, home renovation hgtv

My Kitchen Is a Gut Job and Other Lessons I've Learned from HGTV

There are hundreds of programs to inspire homeowners, but is 'keeping up with the Joneses' really that inspirational?
August 26, 2024
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Talking About Our Death Can Benefit Our Life

With her new book, hospice nurse and TikTok phenom Julie McFadden wants to demystify death and make us less fearful
August 19, 2024
An old family photo with people sitting on a couch. Next Avenue, brother, sister

Letter to My Dying Brother

How and why to compose a meaningful goodbye message to a loved one
August 14, 2024
Several crystals on a small table. Next Avenue, Spiritual But Not Religious

What Does 'I'm Spiritual but Not Religious' Really Mean?

How and why the SBNR (Spiritual But Not Religious) demographic continues to grow
July 10, 2024
Headshot of a man outside. Next Avenue, Chasing Hope by Nicholas Kristof

Empowered by Hope

A journalist who has observed the worst of humanity believes writing about famine, sex trafficking and other crises may improve lives
July 1, 2024
People walking in front of a giant light up American Flag. Next Avenue, 2024 election, voting

How to Make a Difference in the 2024 Election

Person-to-person campaigning has been shown to be an effective way to get people to vote your way on Election Day
June 3, 2024
A vintage photo of a headshot of a woman. Next Avenue, Lucy Stone, women's movement, bride keeping her last name

‘The Bride Is Keeping Her Name’

The reasons why some women retain their surnames and others change them when they get married
May 29, 2024
An American Flag flying on a street in a small town. Next Avenue, political divisions, talking politics

‘Can We Talk?’ How to Have Civil Conversations Again

Focusing on our many shared goals and values, these Americans are working to encourage productive political discourse
May 24, 2024
The U.S. Capital building with dollar bills. Next Avenue, campaign finance spending

May the Biggest Wallet Win

The accelerating danger posed by the outsized influence of ‘big money’ in American politics
May 15, 2024
Headshot of writer Anne Lamott. Next Avenue, Somehow

Anne Lamott Says 'We're All Going To Be Okay'

In her new book, 'Somehow: Thoughts on Love,' Anne Lamott writes about 'radical self-love' and offering each other 'love and listening'
March 26, 2024
A woman riding a bike in down a cobblestone street in France. Next Avenue, older adults learning another language

My Half-Century Attempt to Learn French

Kids may have an edge when learning languages, but adults also have some major advantages when they put their minds to it
March 21, 2024
Multiple different flavors of Oreos together on a shelf. Next Avenue

Drowning in Decisions

The surfeit of options we face every day can cause ‘analysis paralysis’
March 11, 2024
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