It is early morning in the Good home. I tiptoe out of our bedroom for two reasons. I don’t want to disturb the peaceful sleep of my two guys: my ultimate concierge and my puppy, America. Selfishly I like my alone time with my thoughts. Walking into the kitchen, I make a pot of coffee […]

I hear from women over 50 about how they feel lonely. The conversation often arises when women enter a new chapter in their lives. Children leave the nest, close friends move away, women retire and with retirement comes the loss of longtime relationships. Divorce and widowhood come into play, a move to a new community […]

It is 2:40 am, my computer screen is illuminated and I am wide awake. America and my ultimate concierge are sound asleep. Stillness surrounds me but my mind is racing. My circumstances wake me up nightly. Five years ago, I slept for nine hours every night. My daily life, at that time, was full but […]

It’s important to recognize a piece of yourself in your friends. When you feel twin-like compatibility you are open to hearing their message. You trust their thoughts, their answers. As a woman over 50, I know from experience that this is true. Lessons learned from marriages, moving, widowhood, blending families, travel, volunteering,  career, disappointments, education, […]

As you know, lovelies, traveling is one of my MOST cherished  activities and bringing my girlfriends along makes it even more exquisite. Unplugging with my best girls calls for a trip that allows us to recharge, reconnect and remember how much we’ve always enjoyed each other. From simple beach getaways, to bustling urban centers, to […]