Another beautiful fall week has come and gone and would you believe it ended with snow in Chicago on Friday! Sure it didn’t stick, but still it’s only early November! I took a video and posted it on my Instagram for those of you darlings who I just knew wouldn’t believe it unless you saw […]

“The high road is doing the right thing even if it is not easy.” My father’s philosophy was to take the high road; to always maintain a strong moral compass and strong values. His actions supported his teaching. He wanted his children to be able to look themselves in the mirror and be proud of their actions, especially when put to the test. I often question: are there occasions when the high road is […]

Fall and winter are absolutely fabulous times to curl up with a good book darlings and SO MANY of you sent in your book recommendations for fellow readers. There were so many in fact we couldn’t include them all so here here is the curated list of your recommendations and why you love them. I […]

Darlings I know that many of you are avid readers so this fall I thought we could come together for something really special! First, I need to tell you how much I love to read. I LOVE reading. It’s something I can do anywhere. I can travel with my books easily and it’s a great […]

I am a day gal, not a night owl. I look forward to each day of hustle and bustle and unexpected events. I challenge myself to veer off course and this, my darlings, has produced unexpected surprises and rewards. I think it is wonderful to live a little dangerously before and after 50. My life is charmed because it is exuberant. I swear to you I have never been prepared […]