Do I have a true Christmas tree story for you! But first, I love the winter holiday season and that means Hanukkah and Christmas. In my beautiful Chicago, branches and tree trunks are covered with sparkling, white lights. High rises are decorated in their finery, and the storefronts are a marvel. You cannot help but […]

The holidays are around the corner!! It’s most families’ favorite time of the year. Unfortunately, whether it is Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa you may be one of those women over 50 who is running into difficult issues. The best cure-all is compromising when necessary. BE OPEN TO COMPROMISING Unless a situation arises that is […]

I am not a wallflower. No getting around it— I like moxie. I go for the unusual, unafraid of repercussions. It’s interesting because it seems like the older I get, the more moxie I acquire. Thank goodness! I appreciate and admire the moxie in others, too. Moxie means a lot of things. I’ve seen it […]

Laughter has the magical ability to bridge generations. Every chuckle, giggle, and guffaw are like love spells being cast. The Halloween season presents a perfect opportunity to connect with our grandchildren in a playful, “spooktacular” way. I’ve gathered a collection of Halloween jokes for grandkids that will have you and your grandchildren in stitches. Whether […]

You may be wondering… sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day? Bear with me.  SOPHISTICATED ST. PATRICKS DAY Yes, St. Patrick’s Day, for many of my Irish and/or Catholic friends, is a day devoted to celebrating the saint himself. But for many non-Catholics, Saint Patrick’s Day has a reputation for being a party holiday, with green beer and […]