As women navigating friendships over 50, we’ve lived through decades of relationships—the blissful, the challenging, and the downright unbearable. No one reaches this stage in life without stories of heartache and healing, and I have one I’d like to share with you. Years ago, I lost a very close and difficult friend. Our falling out […]
Stories for My Grandchild is a keepsake journal perfect for Grandparents Day. Click here to learn more. Happy Grandparent’s Day to All the Fortunate Grandmothers Worldwide I don’t know your name, but I know many of your titles. You are Grandma, Gigi, Nanny, Yaya, Abuelita, Geema, and Mimi. I am Honey to my grands. May […]
As I reflect on my journey as a grandmother, I’m struck by how different the role of a modern grandmother is compared to the days of my own grandmothers. Back then, grandmothers were often seen as the gentle nurturers, the keepers of family recipes, and the sources of endless kisses and comfort. They were the […]
When I look at my life, I have few regrets. I have a wonderful life. What would I wish for right now if I could wish upon a star? I would wish to go back in time and spend more together time with my grands throughout the year and especially during all of the holidays. […]
Today’s story was written by Andrea Pflaumer, who usually offers us sage style advice for us women over 50. But today, she muses on a topic that I have become all too familiar with over the past year of my life — caregiving. As we age, caregiving needs and challenges can shift, and people of […]