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.
As we move deeper into this season of gratitude, I’m reminded that Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Autumn has a way of slowing our pace and inviting us to reflect on what truly matters. This time of year isn’t just about a holiday meal or a date on the calendar; it’s about opening […]

My first experience with death and mourning occurred with the untimely loss of my late husband, Michael. Losing my soulmate was debilitating. I can best describe myself as shattered and shocked. One day I was young, in my forties with two precious daughters living near the sea, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Life in the Islands with Michael, also […]

In honor of National Grief Awareness Day, here is my story about how I survived the loss of my first husband, Michael. My first experience with death and mourning occurred with the untimely death of my late husband, Michael. Losing a soul mate was debilitating. I can best describe myself as shattered and shocked. One day I […]

Life in Elsewhere Life in Elsewhere is stressing me to the nines. My children and most of my grandchildren except for three are also upset. I guess in Elsewhere, 3 out of 26 is a good sign. One of my children cannot sleep at night. Three of my grandchildren grew up in the California school […]

Darlings, I hope you are all trying very hard to cope with the uncertainty we are all experiencing day in and day out. Outside of our personal problems, we have been dealing with 40+ days of a worldwide pandemic. COVID-19 has knocked on every door in the world. We are isolated from family, friends, and […]
