When you think of aging, forget the aches and pains and focus on the gains. Science is creating a different, more powerful picture of aging for people and definitely for Mona Lisas. Not only do our sage sisters have wisdom to share, they also tend to be happier and more tolerant. Here are 8 ways [...]
“My mom is an amazing woman. She’s 94 years old and going strong. She shares her love, strength, emotional support, and intellectual curiosity with me every single day. I have so many wonderful memories with her … From exploring the streets of northern Japan hand in hand when I was a child, to her taking [...]
Some of you who know me better know that the past few weeks have been especially hard for me as my Mother has slipped into another realm, becoming more confused and less predictable. This has forced a change of living environment that while difficult for both of us, I have to say I think my [...]
My mom was the perfect southern gentlewoman because she never left the house, even to just run to the post office, without full makeup, her hair done and a coordinated outfit. It was very disappointing to her when she would see me out and about in jeans, t-shirt and sneakers, ponytail and no makeup. More [...]
Susie Hadas and her Beautiful, Wonderful Mum I loved growing up hearing my mom read us grand stories of Greek gods, goats, and great cities. Just before my 50th birthday, I had to be hospitalized to remove a benign tumor on my spine. On one of my mom’s visits she pulled out the book, The [...]
GUEST POST: This enlightening guest post is by Kathy Batesel who so eloquently teaches us to clearly see the characteristics of a bay-boy and a good-boy. Read on so can choose more wisely and be nurtured in your relationship not frustrated. The common perception that women crave bad boys isn’t entirely inaccurate. Women, like men, [...]
When you think of aging, forget the aches and pains and focus on the gains. Science is creating a different, more powerful picture of aging for people and definitely for Mona Lisas. Not only do our sage sisters have wisdom to share, they also tend to be happier and more tolerant. Here are 8 ways [...]
“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.” ~ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Summer is a time to peel off those layers and heavy boots and get comfy with some cool clothes and hip sandals. Check out these great Dansko sandals available at Zappos for $130. Another super stylish brand of shoes is Loeffler Randall. If your lookin’ for a little color and uniqueness, they even have some with a polka dot [...]
“My mom is an amazing woman. She’s 94 years old and going strong. She shares her love, strength, emotional support, and intellectual curiosity with me every single day. I have so many wonderful memories with her … From exploring the streets of northern Japan hand in hand when I was a child, to her taking [...]
Even though she had six kids to tend to, my mom took a side job ironing clothes for 10 cents an item so I could join the cheerleading squad and be able to buy the required uniform. ~ Audrey Sparks
Some of you who know me better know that the past few weeks have been especially hard for me as my Mother has slipped into another realm, becoming more confused and less predictable. This has forced a change of living environment that while difficult for both of us, I have to say I think my [...]
My mom is the life of the room, the house, the party, and the world. In fact she is my world. She’s my best friend and favorite travel partner. I love her spirit, her playfulness, her courage, and her tenacity. And most of all I loved going to the lake with her growing up. We’d [...]
“My mom rules because she’s both a great mother and roommate. At 83 she needs a certain amount of looking after, but more for my own peace of mind. The arrangement gives me peace knowing I get to see her everyday without making an extra stop. She isn’t lonely and I don’t feel guilty.” [...]
My mom was the perfect southern gentlewoman because she never left the house, even to just run to the post office, without full makeup, her hair done and a coordinated outfit. It was very disappointing to her when she would see me out and about in jeans, t-shirt and sneakers, ponytail and no makeup. More [...]
