A woman can gain profound advice from her girlfriends. I know I have. Until today, I don’t think I had consciously thought about how many different types of women have entered my life, leaving me with lessons both big and small. Young, vintage, bright, not-so-bright, rich in emotional wealth, poor in character, funny and sad, […]

Darling, as most of you know, I have been living a cloistered life, not because I chose solitude as a lifestyle, but because my husband’s three year battle with dementia has quietly narrowed our world. Most days I am here in our condo in the sky with ninety percent of my time spent inside these […]

She’s self aware, confident, and committed to self care, inspiring others through her actions and her mindset. Darlings, let me tell you something I know in my bones. An empowered woman over 50 is not “finished” and she is not fading. She is not a supporting character in someone else’s story. She is becoming! This […]

Is it time for a new hobby, darling? If you’re feeling stuck or lonely, as so many of us do from time to time, why not set a goal to pick up a new hobby? When you choose something that sparks your curiosity, you might just find a new friend or two along the way. […]

There are seasons when simply getting out of bed requires my strength and courage. For me, this season includes caring for my beloved husband through illness, learning to master situations my husband handled, and continuing to live with the ache of estrangement from one of my daughters. On the flip side, I find joy in […]