How to pass down traditions from generation to generation is up to us, darling. We are the glue that holds the family together, and we also hold all the combinations to our family’s past. We are the storytellers and teachers who can present vivid stories of our past and teach our grandchildren the importance of […]

Relationships are Important Relationships are connections. When we think of relationships, we think of our families, friends, co-workers, and partners. But in truth, relationships are much broader in scope. Case in point—the intimate alliance and bond I have with my MacBook Pro computer. This leads me to an important observation that relationships come in many […]

*Affiliate Disclosure When it comes to the rules of conversation, all of us, darlings, have had a myriad of discussions, playing on all of our emotions. Conversation is what makes and breaks relationships. Though we are women over 50, we can continue to learn the rules of good conversation. I could write a book filled […]

I love the meaning of the word, verve. It is a woman’s ability to pull off life with her panache; self-assurance, flair, spirit, and vigor. Vevre enters our life ‘later than soon’ because it takes a woman time to mature and trust her authentic self; the quality of being genuine. Have you taken the time […]

Dear readers, I am frequently asked this question: “What do I do when my adult child will not speak to me?” Adult child estrangement is affecting millions of mothers worldwide. Good mothers like you and I. Mothers who love their adult children fiercely, who don’t know what they have done wrong, and would move mountains to have […]