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A Girl for All Seasons

A Girl for All Seasons

Editor's Blog, Happy, Health, Songs of Life

The jig is up……I have to come clean. I’ve been pretty much a no-show for the last several months. I’ve thought deeply about this communication, and what I might say to explain my absence. But the truth is, my answer is multifactorial and changes daily. One thing I...
A Father’s Legacy

A Father’s Legacy

Editor's Blog, Family

This is a story about my father. Specifically, his death. Why am I telling this story on Father’s Day? Because his passing is as important to the story of his life as any other event, and it’s difficult to celebrate him without sharing it.  My father did not have...
When Conflict Brings Clarity

When Conflict Brings Clarity

Editor's Blog

None of us like conflict, or knowing someone is angry at us. It’s our nature to be in harmony and “connected” to others. People may say, “I don’t care if they’re mad at me, that’s their problem”, but the heart truly doesn’t rest until the conflict is resolved. The...
My Weight and Body Image Battle

My Weight and Body Image Battle

Editor's Blog, Body image, Growth, Health

If I had a nickel for every time I felt shitty about myself because of my weight, I would be rich. Filthy, stinkin’ rich. Like, Bill Gates rich.  Feeling unhappy with my body and my weight has been a running loop both in the background and in the forefront of my...
Let Me Tell You How Lucky I Am

Let Me Tell You How Lucky I Am

Editor's Blog

When I started this project, I told myself I would follow wherever it lead me. Of course, I was hoping to help some folks along the way. But I really had no idea what would happen. Would anyone respond? Or even care? Would the stories of everyday women really lift and...