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 […]

    Most of you, darlings know, Honey Good started as a hobby due to looking for a new purpose to satisfy me after 50. I was bored during the day, though busy, pretending I was content when, in actuality, I was only going through the motions of contentment. In other words, I was restless […]

Losing our delicious pooch, Orchid, because of a gene defect in both of her parents, brought about an unnecessary and early death for Orchid Good. Her death caused utter despair in my Ultimate Concierge and me. The emotional love affair between Orchid and us was cut short because of breeding procedures. If only one of […]