Darling, as most of you know, I have been living a cloistered life, not because I chose solitude as a lifestyle, but because my husband’s three year battle with dementia has quietly narrowed our world. Most days I am here in our condo in the sky with ninety percent of my time spent inside these […]

Darlings, February is the month we talk about relationships, and most of us immediately think of the people we love: our partners, our children, our grandchildren, our friends, our neighbors who feel like family. But today, I want to talk about a relationship many of us don’t name out loud, even though it touches our […]

She’s self aware, confident, and committed to self care, inspiring others through her actions and her mindset. Darlings, let me tell you something I know in my bones. An empowered woman over 50 is not “finished” and she is not fading. She is not a supporting character in someone else’s story. She is becoming! This […]

Life is like a magnificent staircase. Within its ascending steps lives the journey toward fulfillment, purpose, and yes, success. Trust me, I know. A necessary part of earning my own “Ph.D. in life” has been learning this truth: goals are not just for the young. Goal setting is a lifeline at every age, and especially […]

Do I have a Christmas tree story for you. One filled with emotion, memory, and meaning. I chose to marry my ultimate concierge in December because I adore the winter holiday season. In my beautiful Chicago, branches and tree trunks glow with sparkling white lights. Menorahs shine from high-rise windows, and storefronts are dressed in […]