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’ve been a long-time lover of red lipstick, that didn’t change after I turned 50. I’ve never given much thought as to why. So… Why do I wear red lipstick? I came to the conclusion that I like it! Simple as that. I love a courageous and knowing red heart. I adore Chinese red lacquered […]
In my mind, Mother’s Day is as much about the grandmother/Grands connection as it is with our children. We are the mother of their parents, and will always hold a special place in their hearts, and they ours, naturally. I wonder how many Grandmothers live a long distance from their grandchildren? I imagine far more […]
The physical umbilical cord is cut at birth. The emotional umbilical cord between mothers and daughters can never be severed. I will always be my mother’s daughter, though she now rests beside my adoring father. She is my daily reminder, in my head, of how to conduct myself. If I could wish upon a star, […]
Recently I brought back the popular “Ask Honey” column. I’d been getting more and more questions in the comment section of this site, in my private Facebook group, and also via email. I suspected that other women would benefit from my sharing these. In case you missed it, last week, I shared how I embraced […]
This story is about positivity and negativity. Our personality type is in our DNA and has a direct effect on our social behavior, our view on life, and ultimately our happiness. Every woman over the age of 50 is born with a general level of happiness. Today’s story talks about our genetics in layman’s terms […]