I’ve shared the story before about how, several years ago, I hosted a small group of women at my home – all over 50 – and was shocked to discover that many of them felt that, with age, they had become “invisible.” One of my girlfriends mentioned a friend of hers moved away from her […]

Every child wants to have friends and be part of a group. With our guiding principles, we should play a role in educating our Grands on the principles of friendship, so they can choose the right friends and groups and avoid the fickle, fake, backstabbers and poor role models. Teaching grandchildren through storytelling is my […]

This week in the New York Times, I read a story that begged the question, “Are your friendships giving you a boost or bringing you down?” It made me stop and think about whether I was spending my time and energy with the right people for my health and happiness, as friends can have a […]

If you haven’t yet watched the movie “The Devil Wears Prada” it’s time to grab your daughters and granddaughters, or as I lovingly call mine, “The Grands,” and get to it. Meryl Streep offers up a fabulous performance playing an impeccably dressed — albeit not overly kind — fashion editor and the adorable Anne Hathaway plays […]

Yesterday, someone said, “Everyone wears a mask because no one is 100% authentic because of the human need to wear a protective shield.” I thought about the comment and said, “You are right.” I am drawn to authentic women, women who are not afraid to show their vulnerability; their true self. They have no superficiality. […]