Mothers and adult daughters have a complex relationship. I can attest to that because, as most of you know, I am the mother of daughters! I often ask myself, why can’t my relationship with my daughters be constantly positive? Why are my words, at times, taken out of context? Why are they over sensitive to […]

Weddings are one of those pivotal life moments every Mom remembers. The day her daughter/son walks down the aisle to his/her waiting mate, is a tear-jerking cherished moment. With all the hustle and bustle of details that go into planning a wedding, sometimes Mother – of the Bride/Groom’s attire is overlooked and I just can’t […]

It’s important to recognize a piece of yourself in your friends. When you feel twin-like compatibility you are open to hearing their message. You trust their thoughts, their answers. As a woman over 50, I know from experience that this is true. Lessons learned from marriages, moving, widowhood, blending families, travel, volunteering,  career, disappointments, education, […]

Lately, my mind has been flooded with disappointments caused by bad decisions. I feel bogged down and engulfed in a deluge of baggage. It is very uncomfortable to fall short and blow an important decision. In my case, I did not have enough information to make a smart decision, so I relied on others: references […]

Sunday was my mother’s 98th birthday. I waited until noon to phone her. She was sleeping. It did not surprise me. You should see her darlings; she is truly a beautiful woman with sparkling blue eyes. I’m convinced her longevity and beauty are due to her life-long sleep habits. Because of this, I decided, all […]