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. 

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I love the meaning of the word, verve. It is a woman’s ability to pull off life with her panache; self-assurance, flair, spirit, and vigor. Vevre enters our life ‘later than soon’ because it takes a woman time to mature and trust her authentic self; the quality of being genuine. Have you taken the time […]

Women with Verve: Real Stories of Strength and Panache

Passages After 50

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Ready to hit the road, darling? After years of holding down the fort, the travel bug is probably biting you something fierce if you are a woman over 50. Not to mention coming out of the gray cocoon of winter. Whether you’re planning a romantic escape with your husband, a fun-filled adventure with the grandkids, […]

Before You Hit the Road: Essential Pre-Trip Checks Every Driver Needs

Travel

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Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed by blogger and fashion and home design expert, Cindy Hattersley for her Ageless Style series. Since 2012, she has encouraged women over 50 to get out of their comfort zones and into the good stuff by inspiring them to tell their own story in their home, garden, […]

How I Reinvented Myself After 60: An Interview

Style

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Today’s post was written by artistic and intrepid couple, Esther Siegel and Spencer Brewer. They have discovered a unique secret to keeping the retirement blues away … Assemblage art!  Enjoy, darling. The joy and freedom of one’s retirement years can often come at the cost of a reduced sense of purpose and meaning causing the […]

Assemblage Art: The Easy-to-Start Endeavor That Brings Joy in Retirement

Entertainment

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Dear readers, I am frequently asked this question: “What do I do when my adult child will not speak to me?” Adult child estrangement is affecting millions of mothers worldwide. Good mothers like you and I. Mothers who love their adult children fiercely, who don’t know what they have done wrong, and would move mountains to have […]

What to Do When Your Adult Child Won’t Speak to You

Relationships

Honey Good standing against tree white shirt and skirt. While she is an older women, she does not choose to wear short skirts, but that doesn't mean she doesn't believe they are right for some people.

Many women over 50 do. I have found, the key to feeling relevant, important, and VISIBLE lies within you. I hope my free eBook will help you rediscover your purpose, and see the value that I so clearly see in you. 

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