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.
I’m often asked by readers and friends, “How do I start journaling?” As a storyteller who has experienced every twist and turn life can offer, I have spent years chronicling my experiences privately in my journal and publicly on this website. I have found solace, joy, and acceptance upon the blank pages of my journals […]

Embracing major life changes demands a woman’s resolve, her honesty with her feelings, and the courage to navigate the labyrinth of emotions until she reaches an outcome that benefits her and those she loves. Personal aspirations may not directly improve our lives, but they can be a powerful catalyst, a driving force. Why? Because genuine […]

Honestly, darlings, the blues encompass a wide range of emotions from the depths of despair to the pain of Monday mornings. The word is a combination of sadness, *melancholy,*gloom and even despair. Obviously, there are a variety of reasons we experience the blues, depending on the circumstance. These feelings of discontent are especially common during […]

A darling wrote to me a few days ago asking about my age. It took me less than a second to answer her, “I don’t associate with age. Age is merely a number. In wisdom, I think my spirit is old. However, based on my joie de vivre, I know I am young.” Have you […]

In today’s post, lifestyle blogger Eugenia Winits taught me how to write a love letter to myself. Though I love myself and work to give my mind, body, and spirit the attention it deserves, I’d never thought of writing a self-love letter. Read on to see why she (and now I) knows it’s an essential […]
