Dear Wise Woman, Today’s guest writer is someone I have admired for a long time. Carol and I were in the same cadre at Prairiewoods (a Franciscan Retreat Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) as we worked to get our masters degrees in servant-leadership. She’s is a retired bank examiner and now, among other hobbies, a […]
Finding Yourself in the Swamp-Carol’s Voice Read More »
Dear Single Woman, I’m writing because you told me you’re ready to check-out internet dating. Sounds like it’s time for companionship! This is not only my perspective but also the thoughts of others. First of all, I’m so happy you have taken the time to heal—at least somewhat—from the loss of your former relationship. No
Shopping for Mr. Right or Mr. Right-Now Read More »
Dear Cool Woman, I love technology! It’s great to receive an email, text, Facebook announcement, or voice mail from a friend who’s far away. Life is busy and we have so many new ways to communicate, and yet… When I’m sitting right in front of a friend, and see her face, I feel as if I’ve
The Precious Face of A Friend Read More »
Dear very cool woman, The story of YOUR life is a treasure. Even if you feel you have no special stories to tell—trust me—the lessons and experiences you’ve had over the past decades, both great and small, are golden. It’s all a matter of unpacking what’s there: the good the bad and the funny. Our memories are
Your Life is a Treasure Read More »
Dear Beauty, I’m writing to you from Harmony. Not harmony, the state of being, but Harmony the town in Minnesota. I wasn’t born here, but most memories of my youth took place within a fifty mile radius of this place. Last Friday night we watched the movie Sully at Jem Theater on Main Street. As
Place Holds Memory Read More »
Dear lovely woman, Every now and then I think about being young again. And I follow that thought with,  but only if I can know what I know now. I don’t want to give up the wisdom I’ve accumulated over the years—over six decades if I’m honest; just the physical wear-and-tear on my body and my ego. It seems
Experience + Reflection = Wisdom Read More »
Dear beauty, It’s not every day I wake up to enjoy breakfast on the patio of a lovely hotel, and not every hotel is as lovely as Tempe Mission Palms. But hey, we’re celebrating my husband’s birthday, so he deserves to splurge a little. There are so many aspects of this property to love, yet this
I Like My Coffee Hot Read More »
Dear Beauty, Today I’d like to introduce you to my new best friend whose name is MyFitnessPal©. Okay, so she’s not a real person and hardly replaces the many friends I’ve cherished over the years; but since this program is acting as my friend and coach, it’s fun to think about what she’d say to me if
My New Digital BFF Read More »
Dear amazing woman, So what is the the PERECT age?  If you’re 10, you have unlimited possibilities ahead of you. If you’re 90, you have no worries. At 20, living on your own is adventure packed, yet at 70, a host of life-long friends support you. Maybe it all depends upon the individual woman and how
What is the Perfect Age? Lessons from Ten Decade Changers Read More »
