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. 

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Do I have a true Christmas tree story for you! But first, I love the winter holiday season and that means Hanukkah and Christmas. In my beautiful Chicago, branches and tree trunks are covered with sparkling, white lights. High rises are decorated in their finery, and the storefronts are a marvel. You cannot help but […]

Through the Eyes of a Little Jewish Girl – A Christmas Tree Story

Entertainment

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Journaling is a favorite tool of mine. You know, I’m so busy I’m dizzy! So, I always have much to write – and so do you, even if you aren’t aware of it yet. Using journal prompts adds zest to your journal writing and can give that extra zing as you build a new journaling […]

Tell Your Story with Journal Prompts

Style

honey good writing in journal with journaling prompts

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  I have a confession: 10 years ago, I was lost. Bored with my routine and unsure of my purpose, I stumbled upon a piece of advice that would change my life. A talented writer, sensing my aimlessness, offered a simple suggestion: “Keep a journal for three months, and you will find your voice.” Why […]

From Blank Page to Blossoming: Consider Journaling for Growth and Self-Discovery

Passages After 50

Honey Good at a chair by the window overlooking the city with her laptop in her lap, smiling at the screen showing why you should consider journaling.

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I love the holiday season! I feel an awakening with its wonderment. The spirit of giving and family togetherness makes my heart sing. The enjoyment of gift giving fits the times. Looking for the perfect present for those we love and feeling the excitement when we finally find it! Then, tucking it away until the […]

Holiday Gratitude: The Best Lessons

Relationships

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Can a wife continue to live a charmed life when her husband is aging and ill? The obvious answer is no. I became the wife who finds herself suddenly serving her ultimate concierge a glass of chocolate or vanilla Ensure or a smoothie (I am now the queen of smoothies!) instead of a smooth Chivas […]

From Chivas Regal to Ensure: The Transitions of a Charmed Life

Passages After 50

Honey, Shelly, and America Good on their sofa sharing their Valentine's Day love story

Many women over 50 do. I have found, the key to feeling relevant, important, and VISIBLE lies within you. I hope my free eBook will help you rediscover your purpose, and see the value that I so clearly see in you. 

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