How could widowhood happen to both Debbie Weiss and her dad? What are tips for dating midlife? Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Debbie got a masters degree in fine arts at 56! She’s is a lawyer turned writer, and has a special bond with her dad too! Her essays have been published in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Woman’s Day, Elle Decor, Good Housekeeping, and Reader’s Digest.