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.
Prepping For Our Voyage It is 5:20 am. I just completed signing and addressing birthday and graduation cards to four grands and wrote notes to Danielle who will move into our condo to take care of America. Then I phoned the credit card and phone companies to inform them we were traveling, made sure my […]

Good Morning Darlings, I have a very busy day ahead! I have a conference call with my Honey Bees, a business luncheon, a meeting to attend with my husband and finally a relaxing, casual evening with my ultimate concierge and friends. Least I forget, I will walk my pup America, take care of any emails, […]

Many families are scattered across the country. They rely on texting, phone calls, emails, Skype, Zoom and, of course, emojis to express feelings. In today’s world, this seems to be the norm regarding how we share love with our loved ones. Sending emoji kisses is a far cry from planting a kiss on your child […]

Dear Darlings, It is 5:40 am. I am sitting at my desk; my eyes dart from my computer screen to the sun rising over Lake Michigan. I am in a marvelous mood and looking forward to the day ahead. My two guys, America and my ultimate concierge, are asleep. Therefore our home is still, which […]

I hear from women over 50 about how they feel lonely. The conversation often arises when women enter a new chapter in their lives. Children leave the nest, close friends move away, women retire and with retirement comes the loss of longtime relationships. Divorce and widowhood come into play, a move to a new community […]
