An Insider’s Perspective.

Helene Munson compares societal trends in Berlin today to those experienced prior in NYC, one of the world’s greatest melting pots. Click thru for insightful and important commentary.

Who Ever Said Life Would be Easy?

Some of Lynda Bernard’s favorite “little wisdoms” that help her make it through the day.

We Are Back!

Hello Hummingbird! Just a quick note about where we have been. It’s good to be back home.

Three Wisdoms. 

Why do older people often have a greater sense of well-being than their younger counterparts? Arthur Brooks has a few life hacks that will make us feel better, no matter our age.

A Thought Provoking Project.

A simple knitting project provides life lessons to think about. “Maybe my own new pattern will be just fine after all.” By Sandra Novick.

Take at Your Own Peril.

Lessons in Marriage. A discussion of, “Is My Husband a Doormat? How a personality test changed our marriage.” Good stuff! By Sandra Novick.

Most Important Relationships

Going back to the earliest times, women depend on their relationships with their closest friends. “Girlfriends are essential when life goes sideways.” By Angela Rieck.

Not As Planned

Sometimes, with the best intentions, things just don’t go right. Mary Ann DiLorenzo grapples with disappointment as the plans for repairing and improving her childhood home go awry.

Celebrating Orin O’Brien

March is Women’s History Month. Angela Rieck has selected Orin O’Brien, the gifted double bassist with an illustrious career with the New York Philharmonic, to highlight. O’Brien believed that “creating together is better than creating alone.” Click thru for her inspiring story.