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.
Dear readers, my memory is jogged by all kinds of conversations and situations in my life. Recently I was transported back to a time my young daughter was reaching out for help. I think about my life as a book, filled with millions of memories. I organize my memories into life stories based on the […]
Dear readers we may think when we talk to grandchildren our messages aren’t being retained, but I can tell you firsthand there are some lessons that stay with grandchildren. I am going back many years to tell you a story about a young girl, her grandfather and her memories of her life in a small […]
I was recently at a charity luncheon. There were hundreds of women in the room; most over 55. The speaker’s delivery did not capture my attention so it was natural that my mind began to wander as my eyes took in the room. I asked myself a question, “What would the women in this room write […]
Dear readers do you believe in miracles? Even small ones? This story took place in Machu Picchu, Peru. The plot revolves around an unfortunate happening that, miraculously, evolved into a modern day miracle. “This is a Reader’s Digest story,” stated my husband Shelly, as he listened in awe. It is important I provide you with a […]
By Jordan Elizabeth. I think I was about 10 years old when I saw my mom’s high school photo. She looked basically like my mom did then…but with big, un-cool glasses and a mouth full of old-school braces. It was weird. That wasn’t my mom. (Why did she look so nerdy? Would I be that nerdy? […]