Asked to divulge in pieces of advice for sons and daughters, here are my three bits of wisdom for the next generation.

Learn to be free by living in the present moment and embracing the imperfections that make us unique.

In this post and in celebration of Mother’s Day, I discuss the special gift my mother gave me that helped me become the woman I am today. I am my mother’s daughter.

Weekend Musings: For My Southern Darlings, Travel Inspiration, A Foolproof Way To Communicate With Daughters, A Letter of Gratitude to My Sisterhood of Women Over 50, Girl Talk at 3 AM, Baking–Loaves of Love For Me and For Future Generations & The Best Mother’s Day Gift Is From The Heart

Three excerpts from the hand-written entries I’ve left for my own grandchildren. These live within the journals I am passing down to them.

Reflecting on the different forms of love, I recall a story that began in my thirties when I met a man named Ben.

Weekend Musings: For My Southern Darlings, Travel Inspiration, A Foolproof Way To Communicate With Daughters, A Letter of Gratitude to My Sisterhood of Women Over 50, Girl Talk at 3 AM, Baking–Loaves of Love For Me and For Future Generations & The Best Mother’s Day Gift Is From The Heart

Here are a few thought starters to help you write a meaningful Mother’s Day card that will turn into a keepsake.

Do you find yourself awake during the wee hours of the morning? You may have more in common with your girlfriends during these early hours than you think…

This past week, after I wrote the story of my pooch Orchid’s trials with her debilitating illness, your outpouring of compassion, advice, and friendship overwhelmed me. I cried reading many of them. I learned from others and I am so grateful to all of you for reaching out to me.