When life gives us lemons, we just have to make ourselves some sweet lemonade. Here you’ll find our musings, pearls of wisdom, and personal stories to guide you through life’s passages. Explore how to embrace your beauty with style, discover new adventures, navigate the nuances of relationships, pull back the curtain to deal with life changes, and resonate with the reflections of other women. 

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    Today, at sundown, is the start of my judgment day. Not me alone, but all of the members of my faith community of Judaism.  Tonight is Rosh Hashanah (Jewish holidays start at sundown rather than daybreak), which most people think of as a celebration of the New Year. In fact, Rosh Hashanah, literally […]

The universal power of forgiveness

Relationships

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    Dear readers if you think maintaing relationships with and staying close to adult children and grandchildren is not always easy you are not alone. Here is my story: I remember the day I bid farewell to my Jenny, my eldest daughter.  She was just 18, and off to the mainland for college from our […]

Why it’s important to stay close to your children after giving them ‘roots and wings’

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    My husband Sheldon Good and I, both widowed fairly young, have a great big beautiful blended family. We have four children between us (one son passed away) and 24 grandchildren. Eighteen are the offspring of our children, and six we welcomed into the family as spouses.  And we expect to reach 36 “grands” […]

The joy of an unconventional family wedding

Relationships

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    I’ve thought long and hard about the word retire and I am very conflicted. I can’t stand the meaning of the word. It is hard for me to endure saying the word. And yet I must force myself into reality.  My husband, Shelly, and I are in that phase of our lives. Retire […]

Why I don’t think I want to retire and why I hate the word

Relationships

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After age 50, we are often empty nesters, foot loose and fancy free. We may be faced with many contrasting reasons to build new friendships after 50. Whatever the reason may be, allow me to offer some advice on how to make friends after 50. I suspect the main reasons to make new friends are […]

How to make friends after 50

Relationships

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Many women over 50 do. I have found, the key to feeling relevant, important, and VISIBLE lies within you. I hope my free eBook will help you rediscover your purpose, and see the value that I so clearly see in you. 

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