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.
A blended family is not a gift…IT IS AN ACHIEVEMENT! That’s why today I am sharing how to be an extraordinary step-grandparent. When I started writing today’s musing, I wanted to know where the term ‘step’ originated. And, I thought you would too, darling! In biblical times, a man would ‘step up’ and marry his […]

Happy May Day, darling! I cannot believe how fast April flew by. It’s like I blinked and it’s over. May is a beautiful month because everything is in bloom. It truly is spring, and spring will soon be summer. Since it’s May Day, I thought I would look into the history of May 1st and […]

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 […]

My mind continues to try and cope with the last year. I know many of you were productive in Elsewhere. I read article upon article written by women who told stories about personal self-growth in one or more areas of their lives. These women were able to involve themselves in projects and new hobbies. They […]

You may have noticed, darling, that I embrace bold lipstick. Nearly every day I wear a red or bright pink shade. I love my lips. And, I’m here to say, you should love yours, too. “They” used to say that women of a certain age should not wear bold lipstick. This old adage ended when […]
