Today is National Relaxation Day which has me thinking… how do you take care of yourself? Self-care is essential at every age, but after 50, I feel it is more important than ever! So, how you give yourself the treatment you deserve, today, on National Relaxation Day, and every day? Start with my list of […]

I start my days smiling. And you can, too. Today, I am sharing three simple ways to walk on the sunny side of the street as I do. I typically wake up happy. It comes naturally. I look forward to facing my day with positivity. My outlook is fueled by optimism. I see my cup […]

I stared at the empty boxes and a pile of papers and books. Packing is a necessity that creates havoc, especially six months of papers to pack up! What should I toss? What should I save? I was packing for my family’s to return to my beautiful Chicago after spending several months in California, our […]

Ever wonder how it was for us at the beginning of living life without a paycheck? In 1991, we understood that we were retiring with the idea that we would not be returning to work. If we had to, we would, but it was not part of the plan. We were not taking a break from […]

You know what they say, darlings, everything is good for you in moderation. Well, this is especially true when it comes to dark chocolate! Did you know that eating up to two ounces per day is actually encouraged? This is because dark chocolate is a potent source of antioxidants, which have the ability to boost […]