Turning The Page

Linda and I want to thank you for being a part of our Walking Through Life as Women community. We appreciate the time you took out of your day to read our life lessons blog posts and attend our women’s group meetings, both online and in person. Over the last 5½ years, we have shared … Read more

Happy Holidays!

Lisa and I wish you joy, warmth, and moments of pure magic during this holiday season. May your hearts be light, your spirits bright, and your time with loved ones be truly special. We know this time of year can be busy and sometimes overwhelming. With that, try to create some beautiful memories and embrace … Read more

Affirm Your Life

A large part of our blog is about affirmations and how using daily affirmations can change your perspective and help you find inspiration. Have you checked out our Affirmations Page?  I make it a point to use words of affirmation on a daily basis, especially words of gratitude. I started this process of affirming my … Read more

Five Year Anniversary

Lisa and I can’t believe it’s been five years since we started this journey of Walking Through Life As Women. The time has flown by. And, along the way we have met and connected with some amazing women (and men) — women and men who were willing to put their emotions out there and tell … Read more

An Inspirational Thread

Inspiration… How and where do we find it?  They say that you will be the same person every year except for the people you meet and the books you read.  People and books can inspire us.  With that said, I think it is also important to remember that we are all in this lifeboat together.  … Read more

In Loving Memory

In loving memory of Rick “Wigs” Ludwig, a man I called my friend, student, and teacher. No one is ever truly prepared when a friend, family member, or pet passes. I am a realist and know people age, get sick, and accidents happen. The shock of their passing and the loss you feel takes your … Read more

Actions

Years ago, we had a little wet spot in our backyard. Nothing would grow on it. Everything we planted there got root rot and died. Then one day something just came up on its own. I had not seen anything like it before; kind of a horizontal weed. When Jose, our landscaper, showed up, I … Read more

Family Dynamics (part 1)

Family dynamics are a touchy subject for many and one that most people try to hide. Some people consider the family a secret society, and what happens within the family unit must remain a secret. If you let the outside world know what has transpired, you are breaking a family code. Someone might chastise you … Read more

Release

I recently came across a poem that really touched me and I want to share it with you. I found it very empowering, and a reminder that I sometimes need to release and let go. I hope it brings as much comfort to you as it did to me. As Time Goes By  (by Donna … Read more

Watercolors

I was recently reminded of a watercolor of clouds I once saw hanging over the host station in a newly-opened, Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles. Because of its beauty, I asked about it. The manager said it was a pre-opening gift from a friend of the owner. I asked him to translate the included script. … Read more