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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Happy Weekend My Darlings! What a week it has been. I am finally back home in my beloved Chicago, my darlings, only to be traveling to Arizona very soon. You can only imagine the packing and unpacking that has been going on. But, I am so grateful to be living this full and wonderful life. […]

Weekend Musings: Doris Day, The Moon, Motivation & More

Relationships

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Reflecting While Heading Home I want to talk about three important pieces of advice for our sons and daughters. This Saturday morning, my ultimate concierge, my pooch America and I are leaving Palm Springs, California for my beautiful Chicago. Home is where my heart lies. We have spent most of the winter at our California […]

3 Essential Pieces of Advice For Sons and Daughters

Relationships

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Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers around the world! Many of us are fortunate to have our mothers. For those who have lost a mother, I am quite certain you carry her memory in your head. Truth be told, I think of my mother on a daily basis. I phone her several times a […]

A Special Gift from My Mother on the Meaning of Happiness

Relationships

HOW TO LIVE AN ENLIGHTENED LIFE AFTER 50

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  My darlings, I recently wrote an article for you about traveling with grandchildren! Above all, traveling is one of my very favorite things to do and what’s even more special is now being able to share it with my 26 grandchildren. Not only can traveling be educational for our little darlings, but they get […]

Weekend Staycation Ideas to Enjoy with Grandchildren

Travel

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This post is sponsored by Marilouise “Looie” Mattioli, the Chairman of the Board of Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. She’s a successful businessperson who emphasizes the importance of family memories through the Raceway’s programs in addition to her philanthropic efforts with educational and community foundations.  How Did I End Up Here? After many of […]

Helping Families Make Memories – Looie Mattioli of Pocono Raceway

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