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Four years ago, a teacher I worked with sent me an announcement for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). His message: “You sound like you might have a novel in you.” His observation came on the heels of our first ever Open Microphone event in the middle school library. The librarian wanted to encourage students to …
Spritzing on the body spray, I take one last look in the full-length mirror. Oh, forgot earrings. Back a few steps and locate the perfect pair to complement my outfit. Dressing up for a night on the town happens rather rarely in the life of this lady. After 25 years of marriage, what’s the point? …
American companies bombard us with messages compelling us to buy a new car, a bigger home, sparkling jewelry and fashionable clothes. Even sit-coms of “typical” families show people with incredible homes wearing designer clothing. Capitalism has become synonymous with commercialism. So much for freedom; life in this “buy more to be better” world becomes …
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Recently, four women sat around discussing childbirth. Once you’ve experienced that moment (or those long, arduous hours), there is no going back to the forgetful bliss of beforehand. Not one of us would willingly exchange our children to avoid the pain. Little did we know, the delivery suite adventure was not the peak of our …
Last August, I asked the question “what is a retreat?” in hopes of generating a glut of comments on my blog. I hoped for five. I netted one (which was actually a pingback to my own blog). What did I do wrong? I think I asked the wrong question. In any case, I decided to share …
We’re going to a company picnic – my husband’s company picnic – and I pull shorts and tank tops out of the dresser. After all, it’s late July and the temperature is predicted to be near 90. These shorts pinch my waist. All those sleeveless shirts will draw attention to my less-than-firm triceps. Shorts that …
I’m sitting in an air conditioned room at the airport in Maui. I feel like I’m in a sauna. While checking in, I experienced such stifling claustrophobia I thought a panic attack loomed on the horizon. Not that I’ve ever experienced a panic attack, but the heart palpitation, sweating and desire to scream seemed like …