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.
My darling, if you are looking for activities for lonely adults, especially women over 50, start with simple, shared interests that bring you into community—birdwatching, art classes, flower arranging, singing groups, exercise classes, and even learning a new language can all ease loneliness while helping you reconnect with other people. Something that I have been […]

Laughter has the magical ability to bridge generations. Every chuckle, giggle, and guffaw are like love spells being cast. The Halloween season presents a perfect opportunity to connect with our grandchildren in a playful, “spooktacular” way. I’ve gathered a collection of Halloween jokes for grandkids that will have you and your grandchildren in stitches. Whether […]

My first experience with death and mourning occurred with the untimely loss of my late husband, Michael. Losing my soulmate was debilitating. I can best describe myself as shattered and shocked. One day I was young, in my forties with two precious daughters living near the sea, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Life in the Islands with Michael, also […]

Today’s story will stimulate your travel bug — see what I chose for some of the best travel spots to visit in the fall. Across America, there are countless fall destinations in every region, each offering unique scenery and experiences during the autumn season. The best time to travel in my opinion is the fall […]

Today’s Sunday Story was inspired by a beautiful fall day (my favorite time for new beginnings) and a book, The Four Agreements, which was gifted to me. I consider this book a precious keepsake from my friend and refer back to it often. This article explores the theme of life renewal—a continual journey of personal […]
