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 woman can gain profound advice from her girlfriends. I know I have. Until today, I don’t think I had consciously thought about how many different types of women have entered my life, leaving me with lessons both big and small. Young, vintage, bright, not-so-bright, rich in emotional wealth, poor in character, funny and sad, […]

Over the weekend, millions of us around the world are gathering with our families to celebrate Easter and Passover. To all my Christian and Jewish friends, I wish you a very gratifying and heartfelt holiday with your families and friends. I believe gaining insight into every practiced religion is exciting and can be beneficial. Learning […]

The feeling of becoming invisible with age is more common than women admit. What often changes is not your presence or your value, but the way the world responds to you. And when the world responds differently, it can distort the way you feel about yourself. Here is the truth I want you to hold […]

How many times have you looked back on your life and wished you had followed through on a serendipitous moment? For many women, life is carefully planned. We are taught to be prepared, to anticipate, to build safety nets and not rely on luck. There is empowerment in that, of course there is. But in […]

It is a bright, sunny day, and I have a broken heart. My ultimate concierge is living with dementia, and at times I can hardly breathe as I watch it steal what I cherish most, his ability to speak. He tries to talk to me, but his words come out mumbled, and I can barely […]
