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Unless you’ve been living under a rock or on a deserted island, you know Sunday is Mother’s Day. For some, it is a day to honor and lavish our mothers. For others, it is one of the most dreaded days of the year. Motherless Daughters is a book by Hope Edelman. It’s a book I …
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As I gently dip my toe into retirement, I’m making time to stop and smell the proverbial roses. As I’ve shared in the past, I’m not one for regret, but my new-found flexible schedule has me wondering what took me so long. It certainly isn’t like someone must be retired to appreciate their favorite things; …
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Years ago, I attended a conference that featured Brene Brown as the keynote speaker. If you’re not familiar with Brene Brown, just Google her name. In short, she is a gifted researcher, professor, author, and all-around bada$$ Social Worker. During Brene’s presentation, she encouraged the audience to “Choose a moment of discomfort over hours of …
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I’m happy to say there’s a trend I’m noticing among the young, professional women of the Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z generations that’s encouraging. Rather than settle or struggle, many women are choosing to shift gears, enhance their careers, and prioritize what they want in life. Young women are unapologetically redefining their professional roles …
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Several of my friends are getting divorced. Been there, done that, twice. My first divorce was ages ago; it was an epic battle. We made 11 Court appearances in 18 months, followed by annual Court appearances for the next 10 years. I won’t bore you with the details but suffice it to say it was …
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I don’t have a husband, but I have a dog, and they’re kinda the same: My dog hogs the covers and snores. My dog doesn’t always respond when I call. My dog gives me “the look” when he wants something. My dog needs a lot of attention and positive reinforcement. My dog likes to pee …
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Have you ever had a day when you weren’t your best self? A day when you said things that should not have been thought, much less said out loud? Yesterday was my day. I would like to blame it on Covid isolation, no exercise, and/or symptoms of SAD, but the truth is, I truly do …
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The recent fires in Colorado destroyed innumerable homes and businesses and left thousands homeless. This event reminded me of another catastrophe I lived through, the Great Flood of 1993. In both instances, people lost everything. Watching these events unfold on television was surreal. When you are from a particular area, and familiar with the homes …
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Although the start of 2022 feels eerily similar to the start of 2021, it’s time for a new word to serve as my touchstone for the coming year. This decision was not easy. I was tempted to choose words like redundant, fatigued, bullcrap, despondent, apathetic, wretched, dismal, jaded, discontented, annoyed, disgruntled …words that reflect being …
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It’s time for the dreaded New Year’s resolutions. I don’t know why we do that to ourselves. Those that study this kind of thing tell us most resolutions last for 36 days. To be more specific, an article in Smarter Living states the “second Friday in January is the fateful day when our annual commitments …
