I have often wondered why some of us are more grateful than others. Through reading the works of scholars, I have learned that gratitude is part nature and part nurture. Two identical twins with identical DNA have identical feelings about gratitude. Fraternal twins have a 50% chance of feeling the same emotion. I decided to […]

Good Morning Darlings, I have a very busy day ahead! I have a conference call with my Honey Bees, a business luncheon, a meeting to attend with my husband and finally a relaxing, casual evening with my ultimate concierge and friends. Least I forget, I will walk my pup America, take care of any emails, […]

I hear from women over 50 about how they feel lonely. The conversation often arises when women enter a new chapter in their lives. Children leave the nest, close friends move away, women retire and with retirement comes the loss of longtime relationships. Divorce and widowhood come into play, a move to a new community […]

The Wisdom “The day I understood everything, was the day I stopped trying to figure everything out. The day I knew peace was the day I let everything go.” ― C. JoyBell C. My darlings, isn’t this a novel idea? In this beautiful quote, the word peace resonates within me. It’s the idea of letting go of […]

  MY SOUTHERN DARLINGS, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! Every first Saturday in May, Louisville Kentucky holds their biggest event of the year. Yes, my darlings, I’m talking about the exciting Kentucky Derby. But what may be even more thrilling than the horse race is the incredible and fun-filled fashion–at least for us fashionistas out […]