Darlings, I just love my beautiful city of Chicago! After growing up about an hour away from ‘The Windy City’ in Kankakee by the Sea, and living parts of my life in Hawaii and California, there is nothing quite like my ‘Condo in the Sky’. Chicago is a beautiful place to visit any time of […]

My mother told me before my wedding day that a woman makes a marriage, and darling, that is even more true once our husbands enter the retirement stage. I  have been married most of my life and have two marriages under my belt to prove her words of wisdom. That is not to say our […]

Truth be told, like all of you, I am thankful for everything!   I am thankful for my mistakes, my self-inflicted punishments, my surprise accomplishments, the joy in watching a sunrise, the stars in the sky, my ability to forgive, my love of nature and my curious mind, my lack of fear to test all […]

The holidays are around the corner!! It’s most families’ favorite time of the year. Unfortunately, whether it is Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa you may be one of those women over 50 who is running into difficult issues. The best cure-all is compromising when necessary. Be open to compromising Unless a situation arises that is […]

How can a woman support different women in her life so friendships can blossom? Think about it while asking yourself these questions, do you…  Celebrate her achievements?  Listen actively to what she is saying?  Encourage her when she needs you?  Compliment her on a new hairstyle or wardrobe?  Show empathy? If you can answer yes […]