Category Archives: Love
Who Is the Love of Your Life?
(or … why we should all listen to Viola Davis!) I used to believe it was the most romantic phrase in all language – love of my life. Wow! In all of my life, before and henceforth, you are IT, … Continue reading
Do You Feel Invisible?
In one of my recent scrolls through Instagram, I came upon a woman of a “certain age” bemoaning the indignities of growing old. She purported there were 4 major concerns we women will face, fight and to which we will … Continue reading
Emotional Masturbation … and Why Do We Insist on Doing It Publicly?
Many years ago, when the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards still existed, one of my musical girlfriends attended the show. She enjoyed it immensely but still could not resist a small (and very funny) “jab” at the end, when many of … Continue reading
Now Tell the Truth … How Often Do You Adjust Yourself?
The other day I was chatting with a very old friend. We have known each other for decades and traversed many of life’s mountains and valleys together. We have also completely ignored one another for years. But our bond is … Continue reading
And you wonder why we’re always sad …
“There would seem to be nothing more obvious, more tangible and palpable than the present moment. And yet it eludes us completely. All the sadness of life lies in that fact.” (Milan Kundera) Read that again. Slowly. Then take a … Continue reading
Vulnerability in not a lifestyle …
I recently saw a Tik Tok video about vulnerability. How difficult it is to achieve. How daunting it is to maintain. How, even when you practice it a little, or a lot, it is still really hard to live it … Continue reading
Making Friends With Your Pain …
Or Do What You Can! … Or What I Learned From Running a Marathon. Re: Title #3 – Let’s be clear. I did not run a marathon. I ran IN a marathon. What I mean is, I snuck into the … Continue reading
“If You Avoid The Conflict to Keep The Peace, You Start a War Inside Yourself … or … Why Liz and Glennon Are NOT Super-Heroes … ”
I’m not sure who exactly said those words (not about Liz and Glennon, and it wasn’t me) but I sure as hell know I have lived it. Have you? How many of us have gone to unimaginable lengths to allow … Continue reading
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