Dear readers, I am frequently asked this question: “What do I do when my adult child will not speak to me?” Adult child estrangement is affecting millions of mothers worldwide. Good mothers like you and I. Mothers who love their adult children fiercely, who don’t know what they have done wrong, and would move mountains […]

There are so many lonely people in the world. But I am here to tell those of you who are in lonely marriages, living alone, divorced, or widowed…there are several ways of combating loneliness after 50. Ultimately, the solution lies within you. Through Connections I have found that the way to combat the feeling of […]

Orchid Will Always Be in Our Hearts If you think diamonds are a girl’s best friend, you’ve never owned a dog! The love and affection a dog can provide cannot be measured. Our dog, Orchid, was part of our family. With 27 grands, Orchid was still our favorite of the bunch. Our friends still talk […]

Darlings, the weekend is a delightful time to look back at the past week and celebrate, while looking forward to what’s ahead. With International Women’s Month and Saint Patrick’s Day, I’ve been thinking about history, family, connections, and celebrations all month long. Please check out the blog daily for new inspiration and ideas; lots of women […]

  “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” ~Leonardo Da Vinci Mental balance is a skill controlled by our minds. I think living a ‘balanced’ lifestyle is an art because, like art, it is a skill. Like art, we create our palate. What is considered balance for one is not considered balance for all. But one thing […]