
Dear Darlings, It is 5:40 am. I am sitting at my desk; my eyes dart from my computer screen to the sun rising over Lake Michigan. I am in a marvelous mood and looking forward to the day ahead. My two guys, America and my ultimate concierge, are asleep. Therefore our home is still, which […]

As you know Darlings, earlier this year, I started recording a new podcast. If you’re just tuning into my podcast, start at the first episode. This week, I had the great pleasure to interview Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, a positive psychologist, an award-winning published author, playwright, and filmmaker. Some of you might recognize her from […]

We’re all well aware that it’s hard to get to this age without incurring bumps and bruises along the way. Also, while many of us imagined a relaxed, easy pace for life after 50, many of us find it’s not as stress-free as we’d imagined. Sound familiar? That’s why I was so excited to sit […]

Darlings, you know how I feel about my pooch America – I love him madly! He is a family member and I refuse to believe any different. Like me, America enjoys moments of pet pampering and little pleasures (bully sticks are a favorite). But aside from treats, our pets deserve indulgences just for their pleasure […]

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves: even when we risk disappointing others.”—Brene Brown. I love the word love. Without love there would be no joy in my life. In my world, true love has no boundaries. What I especially love about love is that there are all degrees of […]