Golden Girls Taught Me

The Power of the Chosen Family.

The Value of Friendship. The right friendships come at the right time. Although they were all experiencing life-altering changes, they showed up at the right time in each other's lives.

Humor is Timeless and Transcends Race, Age, and Gender. Good humor is always funny, and the Golden Girls never gets old.

It's all about Lanais. Maybe it's because I don't live in Florida, or perhaps I am just not classy enough, but I have never heard the term anywhere except on the Golden Girls. However, nothing sounds more relaxing than having some iced tea out on the Lanai.

Dating is Hard! Besides Dorothy (insert wisecrack by Sofia), the Girls never seemed short on dates. They could always get a man but could never manage to keep one. Good Lord, it looks like nothing has changed. The dating pool is tough.

We Can Love Our Mothers, But It Can Be Complicated. "Ma, Shady Pines..."

Sexuality Has No Expiration Date.

When Life Gets Tough, There's Always Cheesecake. I never knew the power of cheesecake, and it never disappoints. Pair with a cup of coffee to take it up a notch, but sharing a cheesecake with friends can settle any issue.

Sexism and Ageism Are Rampant, But Stand Up for Yourself.

Lesbian Not Lebanese. The Golden Girls taught me all about love and acceptance.

I'm Never Too Old for Anything, and I Still Have a Lot of Life Ahead of Me. One chapter does not define our story. We can continually reinvent ourselves.

I Can Be Confident and Freakishly Nasty like Blanche, Carefree and Kind Like Rose, an OG like Sofia, or a Witty Hard-Ass like Dorothy.

Goodies

Body+: How Friendship Can Save Your Life

Pregnant Pause: 9 Ways To Stay Motivated w/The Golden Girls.

Flo(w): Top 10 Most Relatable Golden Girls Moments.

Cravings: I Got 55 Cheesecakes, and Not A Bad One.