I am a mother, grandmother, and wife who suffers from chronic grief. My life has not been in balance for some time. My beloved Ultimate Concierge is battling vascular dementia, and my adult children have chosen estrangement, carrying my grandchildren with them on this most unpleasant and hurtful journey. Yet, life still delivers unexpected gifts. […]

Darling, I’ve come to believe that every woman over 50 should carve out a part of her life that belongs to her alone. Something that brings her joy, lights her soul, and smooths the edges of what causes distress. Not every problem can be solved, but many can be softened with time, tenderness, and the […]

*Affiliate disclosure. Boredom is not the spice of life! I can’t remember any time in my life feeling this bored. So when it hit me, it threw me momentarily into a tailspin of sadness and despair. While feeling this utter discontent, I still felt a slight surge of enthusiasm running through my veins, giving me […]

Darling, it’s entertaining and hosting season, and for me, that always includes French cheese. Last week, a memory from my youth came to mind. I recall the beginnings of my love affair with Paris which led to my love of French cheeses! When I was eleven years old I rode my bike down the block […]

I have named one of the chapters in my journal “Annoyances.” Over the past few months, I have asked myself, “How can I live with daily annoyances and breathe?” My answer is I cannot continue on the route I am traveling. The fortunate part of this problem is that there are solutions. Building strong relationships […]