Diva Dispatch – The Blog

I am “une femme d’un certain âge” who tries her best to live authentically and out loud. Further, I am proud to be one, as it takes grit, determination, and a certain willingness to ignore opinions that do not serve you well to reach this stage of life. Along the way, I have had a […]

If I’m being honest, while I am an enthusiastic gardener, I am not a talented one. I lack patience and gardening is not something that rewards shortcuts. I often stick plants in the dirt without properly mixing the soil (I live in red clay country), adding mulch to keep moisture in (long, hot Southern summers), […]

Hello, Divas-in-Training! We’re in the midst of the back to school season, so it’s a great time to have a little Diva Self-Care Check-In. For many of us, we’ve been very, VERY busy taking care of others in our lives, especially if they’re students of any size. That is Right and Proper, but be sure […]

I had grand plans for the last week that were scuttled by an incredibly inconvenient and intense flare of pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. I am a woman of a certain age and that comes with a variety of challenges that I manage to (mostly) keep at bay. But gracious – when it hits, it […]

Yesterday, July 24, was International Self-Care Day. I had planned to post then, but I was so busy making and taking time to look after myself, that I simply put it off until today. Something about that just seems incredibly appropriate, doesn’t it? Here at Splendor, we believe in taking care of ourselves so that […]

This summer is being most instructive. As a Diva, I try to remain open to new experiences and pleasures, so I’m making a concerted effort to try new things when the opportunity presents itself and I’m learning that once you open yourself up to that, all sorts of new experiences cross your path! However, a […]

As a “woman of a certain age,” stretching is quite important. We are at that stage in life where we wake up with twinges and occasional aches – and sometimes there is far more acute pain as the wear and tear on our amazing bodies begins to make itself known. By all means, check with […]

This is a sadly overlooked basic. In fact, I realized that I often mentioned the importance and desirability of “using the good stuff,” but had never specifically addressed the topic. So let’s fix that now. First off, what do I mean by the “good stuff?” Think of it like this – anything that you hoard […]

Now, this is going to be a hard one for some of us, particularly if you have a negative view of the word “ma’am.” The term “ma’am” can see old-fashioned; the sort of thing that properly belongs to Downton Abbey and the remarkable Dame Maggie Smith. I do not hold such a view, and I’d like to […]

Here at Splendor, we believe in celebrating the basics of self-care – these are the Essentials. You can search for all the Essential posts by entering the term “essential” into the search bar where you will be transported to reminders of the importance of good lingerie, the importance of taking a 12-hour vacation, why you need […]