When life gives us lemons, we just have to make ourselves some sweet lemonade. Here you’ll find our musings, pearls of wisdom, and personal stories to guide you through life’s passages. Explore how to embrace your beauty with style, discover new adventures, navigate the nuances of relationships, pull back the curtain to deal with life changes, and resonate with the reflections of other women.
I am sitting in my favorite spot in our home in Rancho Mirage with my dog, Orchid, by my side and my husband sitting nearby on the couch reading one of his shoot-em-up novels. The rock fire pit, filled with all colors of rock crystals that were bought to acknowledge my spirituality, are ablaze […]
Our soft-coated Wheaton Terrier, Orchid Good, met her trainer, Don Sullivan when she was two months old. She is now eleven and had the surprise of her life last week when she was reunited for the first time in eleven years with her trainer, better known as Don the DogFather. This is a story of […]
Happiness and grace are all around us. Sometimes we just need that extra push to keep seeking them, especially after 50, which is why today I am re-sharing my thoughts on moving through the world and remaining visible. No matter your joie de vivre, darlings, go where the love is and keep your heart open […]
Being a woman over 50 is a wonderful privilege. We are at such a dynamic age, and that was more evident to me than ever as I was looking back through this week’s marvelous stories on HoneyGood and your responses to them, especially on Facebook! As women over 50, we must be willing to accept […]
It’s a common theme. Much of the mail we get from our readers and those who enjoy our website speaks about the fear that holds them back from letting go of the life they know and moving forward into the retirement of their dreams. The reasons cited can vary from healthcare questions to not knowing […]