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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This is a story dear to my heart about my adventures in a new world that brought me back to an old world–a world of my ancestors and heritage. I really believe that it is important to stretch ourselves, to dare to discover who we are in the most positive terms and then to let […]

Baking—Loaves of Love for Me and for Future Generations

Passages After 50

Baking Bread

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Lately, my mind has been flooded with disappointments caused by bad decisions. I feel bogged down and engulfed in a deluge of baggage. It is very uncomfortable to fall short and blow an important decision. In my case, I did not have enough information to make a smart decision, so I relied on others: references […]

How to Make A Wise Decision

Advice

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Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive – C.S. Lewis Forgiving a person that hurts you is difficult. And forgetting can be nearly impossible. Explain this to your grandchildren. You might say something like: “I have learned, dear Grands of mine, that we hurt ourselves when we harbor anger. […]

How to Forgive: A Primer for Grandchildren

Advice

Simplification of Life

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Darlings! I’ll be in your neighborhood. Meet me at the Lady Expo on April 27th (9am-1pm) and get a signed copy of my journal Stories for My Grandchild (click the link above for more info)   If you’ve been outside in this gorgeous weather, I excuse you from missing this week’s posts -they were good! […]

Weekend Musings: Honesty, Cozy, Daughter-In-Laws, Podcasts, Socks and Condolence Cards

Style

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“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” — Helen Keller A Single Day Adventure Can Feel Like a Vacation Whether it’s an outing with girlfriends, a romantic getaway, family visiting, or having your grandkids for an overnight stay, the options for Day Trips Over 50 can be loads of fun, my darlings! […]

Why Day Trips Are The New Vacation

Passages After 50

Day Trips Over 50

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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