Cheers to Life Lessons Learned Over 60 Years I turned 60 last September. Sixty. The big 6-0. Wow...I remember when 60 sounded ancient....

This post is a little different than my usual travel blog, but it is relevant because it involves going about this life solo in all...

Clearly I am a huge fan of travel. I think there are so many benefits to traveling including expanding your mind and exposing yourself...

If you are a middle-aged person (or just a connoisseur of good music), you may be aware of a song titled "Bittersweet" by Big Head Todd and the Monsters. I loved this band back in the day and I particularly loved this song. I would belt the lyrics to the chorus from the top of my lungs whenever it came on. "It's bittersweet. More sweet than bitter, bitter than sweet. It's a bittersweet surrender." I didn't realize the wisdom of these words at the time, but have come to rea

Recently I was hanging out with a group of women celebrating National Margarita Day (who knew it was even a thing?). Once we were a few flavored margaritas deep, we began discussing the trials and tribulations of being modern day women at approximately the mid point in our life journey. Otherwise known as middle age. We all had very different life situations, but one thing was clear. We had all spent a majority of our life taking care of other people. We all agreed that