After reading a letter from an old friend I got some unexpected advice from my husband through an old newspaper clipping on taking risks after 50. ‘Shellyisms’ Last night I received an email from my girlfriend, Carole. We attended school together in Kankakee by the Sea. I believe she found HoneyGood.com by chance. I don’t […]

One may think of honey as simply a healthier way to sweeten tea, and yet, honey can actually serve as a natural way to keep hair, skin and nails gorgeous.  Companies have figured this out and now there are a variety of beauty products made with honey. Honey is chock-full of nutrients, antioxidants, and healing compounds. It […]

    We’ve all experienced unexpected surprises in life. They can be shocking, daunting or even scandalous—or amusing, gratifying and amazing.  Last Friday was National Smile Day, a celebration founded by Harvey Ball, creator of the iconic smiley face. As I was writing about the true meaning of that day, I couldn’t help but think […]

Early morning is my alone time, and I dare say my favorite time of the day. It’s when the quiet of the night still lingers, and I have the calm I need to consider the promise of a new day. This morning, like most mornings, my eyes skim over my many sentimental keepsakes, all from […]

Relationships aren’t just with people. They can be with things too and I currently have a dependence on a computer. Is it a relationship? When we say the word relationship, our family, friends and partner come to mind. But in truth, relationships are so much broader than just those with whom we are intimate. Take […]