Thanksgiving has come and gone, darling. The dishes are put away, the leftovers have long been eaten, and the last of the autumn leaves swirl around as winter settles in. Every year, I feel a shift once Thanksgiving passes. It’s as though the world exhales and breathes in the winter holiday season. The holiday season […]

Darling, today we celebrate Grandparents’ Day! Today is a day that honors the grandmas and grandpas who once held our hands, kissed away our tears, and offered us the kind of unconditional love only grandparents can give. My story is in memory of my grandmothers. They were more than keepers of treats and comfort; they […]

After the age of 50, many women struggle with feeling invisible, lonely, and unsure of how to spend the best years of our lives. My advice? Pay attention to your feelings. The word attention refers to the act of dealing with something or someone. It’s pivotal to our well-being. When we choose to focus on […]

My mother and grandmothers are etched into my soul and heart. Oh, how I wish they were still here so I could look into their eyes and whisper once more, “You are my heart”, as I navigate family estrangement My daily life still beats to the rhythm of their teachings. Often, as I drift into […]

My tears have fallen every day for the past two years. A minute here and a moment there add up to a lot of tears. They happen without warning, a wave of sadness and grief, and then I sigh, wipe them away, and carry on. Grief is a journey that touches every life, often arriving […]