This morning as I gazed out my window at the calm waters of Lake Michigan, I couldn’t help but reflect on the challenges many of us face in our lifetimes. Like you, I have navigated through turbulent and choppy waters, sometimes feeling like I was gasping for air as I struggled to stay afloat. However, […]

*Affiliate disclosure. My life, a short nine months ago, was the size of the world, and overnight, it became the size of a freckle. You’re probably feeling sad for me, but I beg you, please don’t, because my freckle is stuffed to the brim with so many marvelous accessories that bring me pleasure and wonder. […]

Often, the pursuit of solitary pleasures means embracing solitude—a state that can be both challenging and rewarding, fostering self-awareness and creative inspiration. I received several responses from you, sweet readers, on my Sunday Story on July 1, 2024, titled “The Passionate Pursuit of Solitary Pleasure.” One reader wrote: “This was a beautiful peace, Honey. It […]

Millions of women’s lives turn on a dime when illness strikes their spouse or partner. It is a heartbreaking and shattering experience, emotionally debilitating to watch one’s partner struggle. The intense emotion involved can be overwhelming, as love, loss, and survival become daily realities. It’s a game-changer to suddenly have a new title—Florence Nightingale—and the […]

How to Stop Living in the Past I truly do not know how to live in the past, save for my loving and happy memories, and the lessons I learned along the way. I review these in my mind now and then. Other than that, I have no time to waste in the past. Do […]