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.
I recently received a question: “Honey, what do I do when I become an Empty Nester?” My advice? Refill your nest with positive affirmations and visions of your goals for your new journey. Why? Because children grow up and move away. This is the natural progression of life. After eighteen years of raising a family, […]
Have you ever heard a couple say, “Building our new custom home over two years was a joyful, educational, and worthwhile experience?” Probably not! Personally, from gabbing with my friends over the years about their experiences, I always left the conversation wondering what reset buttons I would use to prevent or reduce the intensity of […]

I go out of my way to avoid the emotional type of conflicts with people I love, treasure, and work with because I don’t like to step on toes…though I should for the sake of my personal well-being. I always step up to the plate with my personal opinions, points of view, and to right […]

Let’s talk about relationships during lockdown… If I was asked today to interpret in one sentence my mood over the last eleven months on the planet of Elsewhere, I would say, “For almost one year I have forlorn living an isolated and fearful life on an artificial planet. And, I don’t like anything artificial.” You […]

What are guidelines for a caring connection? Karen Harrow explains. Guidelines For A Caring Connection Pancakes. That’s the first thing brought to mind when I think of my Aunt J, a beloved family member. My vibrant, fierce, tennis-playing aunt who loves fresh flowers, Gilbert and Sullivan songs, and tight hugs. As a child, waking up […]
