Family

How to pass down traditions from generation to generation is up to us, darling. We are the glue that holds the family together, and we also hold all the combinations to our family’s past. We are the storytellers and teachers who can present vivid stories of our past and teach our grandchildren the importance of […]

What kind of flower arrangement are you?  A while back I was reading an interview that Brigitte Macron, the French President’s wife, gave to a French magazine. In the article, she described herself as more than a “decorative vase of flowers.” And, of course, that is true. My immediate thought was how delightful and telling

Beauty expert Cora Gold wrote today’s post to show us that we should consider more than skincare products when caring for our skin — we need to think about our bedding. Enjoy, darlings! *Affiliate Disclosure Splurging on beauty products isn’t the only way to feel great in your skin. You can also support your pores

April is the month of renewal. What do you do to find passion in your life when you find yourself trapped in a web due to circumstances beyond your control? I know many of you are in my situation for different reasons and some of you will ultimately face what I am facing at this

Relationships are Important Relationships are connections. When we think of relationships, we think of our families, friends, co-workers, and partners. But in truth, relationships are much broader in scope. Case in point—the intimate alliance and bond I have with my MacBook Pro computer. This leads me to an important observation that relationships come in many

Style expert Andrea Pflaumer dishes on the best colors to wear with gray hair! Enjoy, darling.    For those of you who have decided to ditch the dye, first of all, congratulations. Showing off your natural gray can be a difficult decision, sometimes made harder by relatives, well-meaning friends…and hairdressers. But increasingly women are making

*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

When talking about female friendships, it seems imperative to address why women bully other women. When I write about my husband, Sheldon Good, I typically mention he is my best friend. He’s also my best girlfriend. While it may sound strange to call my very masculine husband my best girlfriend, I think I am savvy

*Affiliate Disclosure When it comes to the rules of conversation, all of us, darlings, have had a myriad of discussions, playing on all of our emotions. Conversation is what makes and breaks relationships. Though we are women over 50, we can continue to learn the rules of good conversation. I could write a book filled

Wishing You a Happy Easter! We  hope that no matter what religion you practice, or holiday you celebrate you cherish each other, and love each other deeply and fully. Remember that we are all blessed with life and the ability to love. Shelly, America, and I wish you a most inspiring and delightful Easter. Love,