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 am a mother and grandmother who lived through eight years of estrangement from my adult daughters and much of my family. Today, going on one year after our reconciliation, I can finally write those words from the other side. My family came home. I do not say that casually. I do not take it […]

Many women over 50 report feeling lonely and invisible, and if you’re wondering how not to be invisible after 50, the answer is to actively reclaim your visibility by building a positive, interesting life, staying socially engaged, trying new things, and grounding your confidence in inner beauty and self-worth rather than appearance alone. After a […]

Let’s talk about swimsuits for women over 50, beach beauty, and the art of feeling confident in the skin you are in. Here’s how to be beach-beautiful as a gracefully aging woman. Because, darling, this stage of life is not about fading into the background. It is about stepping forward with grace, wisdom, and a […]

Every year on the Fourth of July, millions of Americans turn their eyes toward Liberty Island. No matter what is going on in our beautiful country, we still look to Lady Liberty as a North Star, a beacon of hope, freedom, courage, and light. And this year, as America marks her 250th birthday, I find […]

One evening, while walking America on his late night walk, I found myself stargazing. I noticed a crescent shaped moon and one lone bright star in the sky. It looked as though they were touching. The sight was magnificent, peaceful, and full of wonder. For a moment, the world felt still, and I stood there […]
