Two universal denominators that all women have in common are plain and wonderfully simple: Women are collectors of keepsakes. And, women need women. And that is the reason collecting objects, female acquaintances, and close friends feeds a woman’s soul. Why I Consider Myself a World-Class Collector If I had to make a statement on why […]

An impending hurricane swirling towards Florida throws a friend and me into a whirlwind of worry. Her children and granddaughter, new residents of the Sunshine State, face the unknown with limited support. It’s a scene that stirs an old memory, a timely reminder of the strength and spirit we discover when confronted by the unfamiliar. […]

What Does a Heart-to-Heart with Moxie mean? The Collins dictionary says, “A heart-to-heart is a conversation between two people, especially close friends, in which they talk freely about their innermost feelings or personal problems.” This definition strikes me as short-sighted because it doesn’t mention family heart-to-hearts and heart-to-hearts between spouses and partners. Therefore, I am […]

*Affiliate disclosure If I could wish upon a star I would wish that with a snap of my fingers, I would return to this time at Garden Valley, Idaho. I love Garden Valley. It does take a special type of personality to be content year-round but in today’s world, most of us yearn for contentment […]

I have lived a charmed life. I used to say, “I am so busy, I am dizzy” because of a dazzling lifestyle. With my ultimate concierge by my side, life was almost perfect. We had dismal experiences, but we survived. We were a team. Together we defeated our troubles. On a personal note, I soared. […]