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.
*Affiliate disclosure. We, darlings, make guest lists for throwing parties. We have gift lists for our family and friends. We have lists for tasks. We are inundated with lists and lists and more lists. My lists have lists. Over the past few days, I have begun to think of inspiring, extremely good, admirable, delightful, out-of-this-world […]
Starting a business after 50 can feel like a bold leap into the unknown, but let me tell you—it’s also one of the most rewarding adventures you can take. I know this firsthand because I did it, and I’m here to share my journey, no holds barred! Starting a new business at this stage in life can […]
*Affiliate disclosure. Even with a wealth of books, tapes and classes on anger management, keeping your temper in check and knowing how to handle anger is still very challenging. A Class on How to Handle Anger The following story happened four years ago on a flight from our once beautiful Chicago to lovely Palm Springs. […]
During the course of one’s lifetime, no one escapes adversity. We face all degrees of difficulties, especially in contemporary parenting where resilience is crucial. And though we must have resilience when faced with adversity, at times, we can’t see the forest for the trees and get bogged down in the situation. Cognitive strategies can help […]
*Affiliate Disclosure We aren’t immortal—but there are certainly ways in which we are able to help promote a longer-lasting, more fulfilling life, with the pursuit of better health as a key motivation. Aging gracefully takes a bit of mindfulness and commitment, but the outcome can vastly improve your quality of life for years to come. […]