Over 40 years ago, when I was 22 years old, I bought a piece of art for $10. It was an instant reaction to a painting that “spoke” to me. I saw its subject, a woman, as my alter ego—traveling her life path. She is listening to her heart, she has learned her lesson, and she […]

(Image via TheFrisky.com) Remember The Golden Girls, darlings? I know you do! All week, I’ve been thinking about friendship and how much it matters to us in our “golden” years. The Golden Girls were the type of girlfriends we all love to have: Honest, loyal and… hilarious. Did you have a favorite?  I admired certain […]

Did you know February is Black History Month? From politicians to authors to activists, there are so many women whose lives and contributions should be included in this celebration, and yet those women are usually overlooked. Not to underplay his contribution to history, but there is so much more to learn about and celebrate in […]

  “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” ~Leonardo Da Vinci Mental balance is a skill controlled by our minds. I think living a ‘balanced’ lifestyle is an art because, like art, it is a skill. Like art, we create our palate. What is considered balance for one is not considered balance for all. But one thing […]

Valentine’s Day is upon us again, my loves! And as usual, people are presenting their own loved ones with heart-shaped cards, candy, and trinkets. But in thinking about the holiday, I began to wonder what started it all… February has long been celebrated as a month of romance. St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it […]