The LDS religion, of which I was a member for many years, believes that family history is important. They have one of, if not the, largest number of genealogical records in the world. But they're not just about researching your ancestry, they also advocate that an individual write his or her history for their progeny. … Continue reading I’ve got to stop eating? A Dear Diary moment
If only…
Originally published September 2007 'If only we`d done this more,' he said as we moved in the middle of the crowded dance floor. I could only smile in response. I was enjoying the music and I didn't want to think about our past. He continued with the questions. 'Don`t you think doing this, being here, … Continue reading If only…
Life, interrupted
It's 7 a.m. and I am standing in front of the mirror. The heaviness I’ve been feeling for weeks is now weighing me down. My shoulders slumped, I don't have the strength to do anything more than lift my head. I stare at my reflection. The dark circles under my eyes are the battle scars of … Continue reading Life, interrupted
There’s just something about that little black dress
In the midst of a search for a real winter coat--week 2, still no luck--I found a pretty little black dress, on sale no less. It took exactly 60 seconds of should I or shouldn't I before I decided I should. Who was I trying to fool anyway? It's perfect, just revealing enough to be … Continue reading There’s just something about that little black dress
Crazy, Stupid, Love
As I was reading Yashar Ali's Huffington Post article, A Message to Women From a Man: You Are Not "Crazy" I couldn't help but be reminded of my own experience with 'gaslighting.' Once upon a time, not so many years ago, I was in a very dysfunctional, on-and-off, non-relationship. It wasn't always so, the dysfunctional part … Continue reading Crazy, Stupid, Love
All the single ladies… (put on your big girl panties)
A few years ago whenever that song was played every woman jumped on the dance floor. It was not only a celebration of being a woman--second only to Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive--it was more importantly a celebration of being a single woman.We are the women of today, we're strong, independent and we are just fine … Continue reading All the single ladies… (put on your big girl panties)
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