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.
Last Sunday, Orchid and I took our early morning stroll. We stopped in the park behind Chicago’s prized Museum of Contemporary Art. I let Orchid off her leash and off she ran, stopping to look back to make certain I was not far behind. Finally, tiring, she plopped down in front of a couple, having […]
Popular cities like London, Paris, and Rome are spectacular. But if you’re looking for a new adventure, off the typical tourist path, you’ll adore my list of underrated European cities. Let’s explore, darlings! Image via Lonely Planet Copenhagen, Denmark A hip city full of rich cultural history and interesting landmarks, you’ll never run out of […]
About a month ago, on a sunny summer day, I ran into one of my girlfriends in front of the Chanel Boutique. We spoke about making plans with our spouses, promising as we left one another, to call. And then, off we ran in different directions to pursue the rest of our day. Busy! Busy! Tonight, she and […]
Last night, over dinner, I met a charming man and spent some time remembering the past. He is from Cleveland; a theatre director, a traveler and a very enlightened man. We shared a mutual friend, Carol, who invited a group of us from different cities to join her for dinner and the theatre production, “War Paint” […]
I inherited many things from my mother, including her drive and desire. I live outside the box. I plunge into life. Life is my oyster, as the saying goes. This attitude has made my life far more interesting for me and it’s kept me open to meeting new people and making new friends after 50, even though […]