My ultimate concierge, Sheldon Good, is very fortunate to have seven fabulous biological grands. Two of his grandsons are married so there are nine Grands. I am not their biological grandmother but I feel doubly blessed. I am proud to be “their” grandmother and I am proud to call them my grandchildren. Their maternal grandmother […]

When my editor suggested I try to better define the relationship between women after 50 and money, my thoughts were all over the place because money holds so much power over our lives. I thought of women who have money and opportunities. I thought of women struggling to make ends meet. I thought of women […]

Who knew “being of a certain age,” would mean such a busy life? While I adore my life and my very full calendar, darlings, sometimes I need a moment to indulge myself, refresh my energies and nothing resets my perspective more than a steaming, hot shower. As I’ve mentioned before, I do my best thinking […]

I am lucky to live in the United States of America because my grandfather and great grandfather had the courage and wisdom to leave their country. They ran away from Russia on foot to escape persecution because they sensed that life in that country would never change. Many people die waiting for change. Others know […]

When I was a little girl I was captivated by my Aunt Essie’s charm. She was interested in others. She made you feel special the moment she opened the door to greet you. She was the hostess with the mostest! She had a warm, natural charm that filled the room as she sat at the […]