I am super-duper, over-the-top, pleased to introduce Teri Lou and Lynette, my October silk scarf ambush models.  Both women are internationally known for their photography, and I was lucky enough to attend an iPhone photography workshop  hosted by them this past weekend.  When it comes to living vibrant lives, they are beyond inspirational.  Let me share a little about each… Read More
“If I Can Help You…” Art Fair Gratitude From Me To You
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.†― John F. Kennedy 150 tents speckled the town of Marine On The St. Croix like puffy earth clouds. Instead of rain, however, the earth clouds contained artists, art, and hope.  Jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, scarves, lawn decor, furniture, more…all made one by one… Read More
Scary Good Advice From Stephen King…
Being Beautiful In Your Lover’s Eyes: Realistic Or Not?
Do I love you because you’re beautiful,
Or are you beautiful because I love you?
~Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Cinderella Licking a bit of egg roll off my finger, I squinted at my husband with suspicion. Whenever I do things with my tongue, he pays attention. Whenever I squint at him he gets nervous. “Whaaat?†I settled back in the… Read More
Forget Bette Davis Eyes! The Elephant Saw Into the Window Of Our Souls…
“As if my soul would burst the prisoned skin…†~H.W. Jeffree, Life: An Epic, “Book IV,” written 1861, revised 1874  Men walked by in all manner of kilts, tunics, and leather goods. Women, much to my husband’s delight, showed more heaving cleavage than a library dedicated to romance novel covers. In a world that tends to ban weapons where crowds gather,… Read More
Feeling Helpless: Midlife Suggestions On What To Do Or Say When Someone You Care About Is Hurting
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.†–Dr. Felice Leonardo “Leo†Buscaglia Ph.D. Earlier this summer our neighbor fell from the horse she was training and broke her neck. As… Read More
Midlife Woman Vs. Cat: Paws-atively The Best Part Of My Day
“Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” —Jim Davis Our cat, Pudgy, is more than a little eccentric. What? A cat with odd behavior? Whoever heard of that? Yeah, yeah, paw-leez hear me out. Although Pudgy purrs and then bites, although she seeks attention and then hisses when she… Read More
Midlife Nibbles: Health Tips That Go Down Quick And Easy
“Being effective at social media, whether for business or personal use, means capturing people who have short attention spans. They’re only a click away from a picture of a funny cat, so you have to make your thing more compelling than that cat. And that can be a high bar.” Author: Alexis Ohanian Funny cat photo. Check. Midlife… Read More
August’s Silk Scarf Give-away winner…Nancy Hoffman
I’m delighted you were feeling “lucky” and entered! You look gorgeous in your new silk scarf. Thank you, Nancy, for your visits and support.
Owning Our Feelings When The Popular Majority Sits In Judgment
“All of us sport an invisible sign around our necks — “AS IS.” It means, take me as I am. I may not become what you want me to be. And I’m far, far from perfect. But I have some great qualities, too, as well as my share of faults. You will have to take me “AS IS” and I’ll… Read More
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