“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 […]

By Irene Caswell  When your son reaches a landmark 40th birthday, how does it affect your relationship as a parent? In my experience, when you also share a birthday, it has a tendency to mark the passing of time in larger print, and even more so, I found, this year. Time to Recalibrate The many stages […]

Losing our delicious pooch, Orchid, because of a gene defect in both of her parents, brought about an unnecessary and early death for Orchid Good. Her death caused utter despair in my Ultimate Concierge and me. The emotional love affair between Orchid and us was cut short because of breeding procedures. If only one of […]

February is off to a beautiful start, darlings! Filled with love and inspiration, it is a wonderful month to take some time for yourself, to improve your health and to support those around you. This week I took some time to reflect on some tips and tricks to help me improve my own habits, create […]

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 […]