Falling in love with nature after 50 can help you find fulfillment, joy, and peace. I woke up this morning to a bright sun that appeared to be rising out of Lake Michigan. “Good morning, sun!” I said aloud, then became immediately enraptured by its glow upon the lake, looking like diamond crystals from the […]

Summer’s finally here, my dear readers! The sun is warming our skin and the siren song of the beach beckons. While exotic locales might top your bucket list, there’s a treasure trove of incredible beach destinations right here in the US, waiting for you to explore. Take your picks of these hidden gems offering (in […]

Every year, on the Fourth of July, millions of Americans turn their eyes towards Liberty Island. No matter what is going on in this beautiful country of ours, whether or not we are still in the throws of Elsewhere, we look to Lady Liberty as our North Star. The Statue of Liberty, a beacon of […]

Gaslighting, Estrangement, and Surrender This story is written for the tens of thousands of good mothers, grandmothers, grandchildren, and all the other women who have been gaslighted by another person. Gaslighting Another Person is a Travesty Gaslighting is when someone manipulates you into believing something that isn’t true. Gaslighting can manipulate others who know you […]

Summer has officially arrived, and that means dinners al fresco, outdoor concerts … and casual summer dress season is in full swing. Dresses are the perfect summer attire, since they’re breezy and comfortable, while also being the hottest trend in summer. It seems that everything is in style when it comes to building your wardrobe […]