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.
Darling, Happy 4th of July Weekend! As most of you know, I love my country, and I’m proud to be an American (hence why I named my dog, America!). So, it got me thinking about the history of America and why we celebrate the 4th of July. According to the History Channel: “The Fourth of […]

There are so many wonderful things about being a woman, darling! But, as we age, there also may be a few changes we didn’t bargain for, but perspective is everything. When we choose to look at the changes that come with aging as “different” rather than “difficult,” we can simply adapt with a great attitude. […]

I hope you all had a lovely first week of summer. If you’re in the Pacific Northwest, I hope that you are attempting to stay cool and safe. I know it’s hot in other places too, so I do hope we all stay cool. Summer is one of my favorite times of the year…why? Because […]

With all the recent events in the world this last year, it got me thinking about the life lessons our grandchildren and young people need now. Some years ago, I was in conversation with a religious man who asked me, “What does the word holy mean to you?” After much thought, I answered with my […]

Let’s talk about the art of travel… I am uncertain how many of you are aware that my Ultimate Concierge and I are world travelers.. It’s often hard to write travel adventures because it’s difficult to capture in words the personalities of cities, people and countries around the world. An Authority on the Art of […]
