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.
It is 7:09 a.m. in my beautiful Chicago. I am sitting at my desk that overlooks a very calm Lake Michigan. I open up the window and feel the delightful cool breeze fill the room. A feeling of contentment closes in on me. I drink in the solitude of the early dawn, asking myself, how can […]

When I think about climbing the ladder of aging, one of my main fears is that I won’t be able to fit all that I want to see and do into my life. For me, it is an awful feeling because I never want my parade to stop. Therefore, I am constantly seeking new activities […]

“Helping one another is part of the religion of sisterhood.” —Louisa May Alcott This is one of my favorite quotes on sisterhood, something I’ve been thinking a lot about. Whether it’s sisters by blood or the friends we hold dear, sisterhoods are essential to getting through the good times and the bad. I always wished […]


Do you tend to put things off? If the answer is yes, this is not usually due to time management, but a result of psychological issues. By identifying the cause, you can learn how to stop procrastinating after 50. How to Stop Procrastinating After 50: Overcoming the Negative Consequences of Procrastination Procrastination can infiltrate many […]
