When life gives us lemons, we just have to make ourselves some sweet lemonade. Here you’ll find our musings, pearls of wisdom, and personal stories to guide you through life’s passages. Explore how to embrace your beauty with style, discover new adventures, navigate the nuances of relationships, pull back the curtain to deal with life changes, and resonate with the reflections of other women. 

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The candle on your cake is a ‘symbol’ of a wish Under my husbands and my mattress are 27 years of stockpiled birthday and anniversary blown-out candles. Each candle represents a wish. They are in every color of the rainbow. Someone told me years back to always save my candles (my wishes) because it was […]

How to make your own wishes come true in 2018

Relationships

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Another year ends and the new year, 2018, is but 10 days away. My hope is that today’s musings will provide you with a gigantic positive adrenalin rush. I want you to waltz into 2018. Yes, I so mean waltz. And I want you to address your thoughts on your personal positive actions. The topic today: How can I turn a few emotional weaknesses that are bothering me into emotional strengths. Grab a cup of steaming hot and delicious […]

How to turn your emotional weaknesses into strengths after 50

Advice

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Exploring your life after the age of 50 can open the door to countless opportunities. It is so worth your while to nurture your curiosity by engaging and participating in new activities. I believe curiosity is the “cat’s meow.” When you jump out of your comfort zone and take on challenges, you will feel vital […]

Why women should keep setting new goals and taking on new challenges after 50

Advice

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Billy and I spend a lot of time together. After being retired for almost three decades, we have worked out a nice rhythm of time apart and time working on joint projects and having fun. Here in Chapala, Mexico, Billy will sometimes go to a favorite cantina in the afternoons just a couple of blocks […]

Accepting a compliment: Unexpected attention in Mexico

Passages After 50

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Here are my thoughts on style after 60: Women should dress their age. Right? Sure! And children should be seen and not heard. And men should bring home the bacon. I’m , of course, poking fun”at some often-heard sayings that would attempt to dictate how we as smart, visible, stylish women should behave. And, the […]

How to enhance your style after 60 – Inside and Out

Style

Many women over 50 do. I have found, the key to feeling relevant, important, and VISIBLE lies within you. I hope my free eBook will help you rediscover your purpose, and see the value that I so clearly see in you. 

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