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.
I start my days smiling. And you can, too. Today, I am sharing three simple ways to walk on the sunny side of the street as I do. I typically wake up happy. It comes naturally. I look forward to facing my day with positivity. My outlook is fueled by optimism. I see my cup […]
I stared at the empty boxes and a pile of papers and books. Packing is a necessity that creates havoc, especially six months of papers to pack up! What should I toss? What should I save? I was packing for my family’s to return to my beautiful Chicago after spending several months in California, our […]
Ever wonder how it was for us at the beginning of living life without a paycheck? In 1991, we understood that we were retiring with the idea that we would not be returning to work. If we had to, we would, but it was not part of the plan. We were not taking a break from […]
You know what they say, darlings, everything is good for you in moderation. Well, this is especially true when it comes to dark chocolate! Did you know that eating up to two ounces per day is actually encouraged? This is because dark chocolate is a potent source of antioxidants, which have the ability to boost […]
Happy National Girlfriends Day! It may be true that there is a holiday for everything nowadays but I couldn’t be happier about an excuse to celebrate my many girlfriends and the richness that they bring to my life. As you know, I’ve shared before — here and here — how I feel about the importance […]