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.
Darlings! Spring has sprung! We’ve had a few gorgeously warm days here in Chicago and it reminded of how much I LOVE spring. After being in heavy coats all winter, spring fashions are something I look forward to every year. The good news is that according to Anna Wintour, Editor of Vogue, Spring 2019 fashions […]

When a woman over 50 depends on her own experience, she has 50-plus years’ worth. When she has women friends her age and older she has hundreds of years of experience. Friends matter all of our lives, but after fifty, I believe, they matter even more. It’s been a long time since I have written […]

I am lucky to live in the United States of America because my grandfather and great grandfather had the courage and wisdom to leave their country. They ran away from Russia on foot to escape persecution because they sensed that life in that country would never change. Many people die waiting for change. Others know […]

When I was a little girl I was captivated by my Aunt Essie’s charm. She was interested in others. She made you feel special the moment she opened the door to greet you. She was the hostess with the mostest! She had a warm, natural charm that filled the room as she sat at the […]

We spent a busy and fruitful week in my beautiful Chicago with family, friends and, of course, we had several commitments. Do you realize that all of our moments become a story? During the week that was, I experienced an array of emotions, each its own little story. I felt utter fear while I waited […]
