I keep coming across internet memes and articles that use the terms “real man” and “real woman,” and it’s irritating me to no end. The idea here is that what makes people “real” is whatever is stated after the above-mentioned terms. For example: “A real man treats his lady the same way he wants another … Continue reading Really Real
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Silver Hair
I just spent an inordinate amount of time staring at myself in the mirror. This was precipitated mainly by the fact that my hairdresser of the past several years recently moved, and since I haven’t been in to get my usual highlights, my hair is turning silver. I’m at the point now that I either … Continue reading Silver Hair
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Why Me?
Why me? A question that people ask themselves when shit goes sideways, and life seems unfair. Why me? Well, why NOT you? Being human sets you up for the gamut of experiences just by default, and there are a couple ways to navigate the tough ones. Way number one is by saying, “Why is this … Continue reading Why Me?
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In with the New
Now that I’ve cleared my space and made some room, it’s time to bring some fresh energy into the new year. I’ve never really been one for resolutions – mainly because I’ve failed miserably at them – but I do think that having some goals, intentions, and hopes for each year brings some focus and … Continue reading In with the New
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Out with the Old
I was tooling around on Facebook last night and saw that a friend of mine is planning to do a Labyrinth walk and bowl burn on New Year’s Eve. If you’re unfamiliar with these things, the simple explanation is that the former is meditative walk on a circular grid, and the latter is an opportunity … Continue reading Out with the Old
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Wish
I wish many things for you during these last days of the year. I wish you quiet moments by a fire with a cup of tea. I wish you joyous celebrations with the people you hold dear. I wish you deep breaths under the stars as you contemplate your unique part in our vast beautiful … Continue reading Wish
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Middle-aged Divorced Chick Gives Unsolicited Relationship Advice
Greet your partner with a kiss. When you’ve been apart, reconnect by wrapping your arms around one another and kissing like you mean it. The Gottman Institute says a 6-second kiss is all it takes to bring you back into your partner’s world. They suggest doing this when taking leave of one another as well. … Continue reading Middle-aged Divorced Chick Gives Unsolicited Relationship Advice
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Gut Buzz
The Dairy Queen up the street closed the other day. It had been there in the middle of the shopping center parking lot for 25 years. I’ve lived down the hill for 17 of those years and have purchased many a Reese’s peanut butter cup Blizzard from that DQ. I’m sad to see it go. … Continue reading Gut Buzz
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Mixed Bag
December is mixed bag, you guys. We SAY it’s about peace and goodwill, and then we race around buying gifts and busting our asses cooking giant pot roasts or something. Sometimes we lose the meaning in our great race to celebrate, and we often end up over-indulging, over-extending, and over-spending. Many people (especially those of … Continue reading Mixed Bag
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Vincent
Yesterday, I watched a toddler at a birthday party. The party was for his older brother at one of those bouncy places, and there were about 15 kids of varying ages in attendance, but this little guy was definitely the youngest. His name was Vincent, and he couldn’t have been more than barely two-years-old. Vincent … Continue reading Vincent
Meatballs & Butterflies 