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.
*Affiliate disclosure. I have learned that understanding how to cope with divided loyalty starts in our heads. How can a person handle divided loyalty? By finding themselves placed in the position of choosing a side. As a woman over 50, you’ve likely established your personal thoughts on loyalty. This is a topic that I know […]
I have been thinking… Like most women, I do a lot of that. Sometimes, I am so busy thinking that I get dizzy from overthinking! What do I think about? Everything! I am a ponderer. I listen, question, and observe before concluding. Over the past week, after watching a few movies, I decided to write […]
I have named one of the chapters in my journal “Annoyances.” Over the past few months, I have asked myself, “How can I live with daily annoyances and breathe?” My answer is I cannot continue on the route I am traveling. The fortunate part of this problem is that there are solutions. I am not […]
Happy Grandparent’s Day to All the Fortunate Grandmothers Worldwide I don’t know your name, but I know many of your titles. You are Grandma, Gigi, Nanny, Yaya, Abuelita, Geema, and Mimi. I am Honey to my grands. May your day be sprinkled with love and pure happiness. Like myself, you are a modern grandmother. You […]
As I reflect on my journey as a grandmother, I’m struck by how different the role of a modern grandmother is compared to the days of my own grandmothers. Back then, grandmothers were often seen as the gentle nurturers, the keepers of family recipes, and the sources of endless kisses and comfort. They were the […]