Soothing Melodies – Can Music Ward Off Loneliness? I think music is a connection with other people, both literally and figuratively. Let me explain. Listening to any form of music can soothe any type of mood. On a personal note, I am far more drawn to the composer’s music than to a lyricist’s lyrics. A […]

Asking for help is an art form every woman over 50 needs to master. You must learn how to seek help, but it’s just as important to know who to ask! I ask others for help and in turn, I reciprocate with my help. In truth, I couldn’t get through life without reaching out to […]

I’m Always Learning As a woman over 50, I enrolled myself in a negotiation class. In life, we don’t always get what we desire and that’s inevitable. However, we have a far better chance of getting what we want, whether its receiving a raise or following our dreams if we have strong negotiation skills. At […]

What Does a Heart-to-Heart with Moxie mean? The Collins dictionary says, “A heart-to-heart is a conversation between two people, especially close friends, in which they talk freely about their innermost feelings or personal problems.” This definition strikes me as short-sighted because it doesn’t mention family heart-to-hearts and heart-to-hearts between spouses and partners. Therefore, I am […]

What kind of flower arrangement are you?  Sisters in Widowhood: Life Transition A while back I was reading an interview that Brigitte Macron, the French President’s wife, gave to a French magazine. In the article, she described herself as more than a “decorative vase of flowers.” And, of course, that is true. My immediate thought […]