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What Matters
By: mamabear
Long ago I realized that balancing my needs and wants -- especially as it applies to writing -- and my family's needs and wants is never quite as easy as hanging out ...
The Fine Line of Business C...
By: hali
I'm not an overly formal person. I could never work in an office where I would have to wear a suit every day. I've always been the jeans and t-shirt kind. I'm working...
Authenticity in Action
What do you see when you look at this picture? Where do your eyes take you? There are shadows and light. There's colour and aspects that might be referred to as rathe...
A Challenge...
A week ago today we pulled into L.A. and unloaded the huge mounds of furniture and boxes from inside the 16-ft. Penske truck, making Hermosa Beach our new home. My fi...
The Pooplexing Problem
Dear City Waste Management: My cats came with these. (See picture). Your new ban on plastic bags in both the recycling and the garbage cart is going to make my life r...
There she is -- Miss Cougar!
Who is she? Gloria Navarro, 42 (on the right), and she had this to say when selected at the first ever national Cougar Convention: "I believe every woman has a cougar...
The Joker and the Clown
By: espressogirl
My first 'love' relationship experience sucked. I was 16 turning 17, a sophmore in high school and a very shy teen. It took me a long time to move on from him but he ...
LA Adventures: Part Three
By: jessicalee
After all the excitement with the Day of Days, my California girl and the young Jews, I slept later than I thought was possible for me to sleep anymore. Then I realiz...
Forever After
By: mssantos
I remember when I was young thinking that when you get older and get married and all that adult stuff that's when all the relationship drama and bullshit came to an e...
The Little Bottle of Nickels
By: wearmanyhats
The Man Who Puts Up With me left the world of over the road trucking, set down his several boxes and bags of "stuff" from his truck, and never looked back. Somehow th...
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Mufasa
My birthday came early this year. Max got me a kitten! His name is Mufasa and I've posted a photo from my iPhone to the right. Currently he's hiding under our bed. We jus...
A Cruel World for the Creative
The world can be a warm, inviting place full of possibilities and open doors…. If you’ve got the right type of mind. If you’re science-oriented, a number-cruncher, ...
Today, I am an Autumn tree ...
While looking at the world around me, I like to zoom in on certain 'scenes' and look for ways that they parallel my life or 'personal growth' at the time. I've been parti...
My Impatience Hurt Him
A few weeks ago my exasperation turned into anger and I still don't know why other than with the economy or just having a bad day and needed someone to blame, and so the ...
Happily stuck in Transition
(please forgive my capitals, I'm emphasizing, not screaming! I'm happy!) These past few weeks I've been so busy I lost some control of my time. I'm busy with my writing c...
How Many Fights Must A Relationship Endure to Be "Real"?
The other day I was sitting in my living room when Marcel mentioned to me that at one point he felt that he and Chris were not really best friends because they had never ...
Like Taking Candy From A Baby
I hate holidays, especially holidays filled with ooey, gooey junk food. So this year I'm doing something different. At my house we're having HealthyWeen. In honor of Heal...
The Little Bottle of Nickels
The Man Who Puts Up With me left the world of over the road trucking, set down his several boxes and bags of "stuff" from his truck, and never looked back. Somehow they w...
The End
and just like that its over...you walk away with your heart a little bruised but your head held high because in the end you were the better person; you made the effort. ...
What Matters
Long ago I realized that balancing my needs and wants -- especially as it applies to writing -- and my family's needs and wants is never quite as easy as hanging out a si...
That Body Image Thing
When you're naked in the YMCA ladies' locker room, there are certain things you don't want to hear. Most of them relate to comments about your body. Especially negative o...
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Apparently, he'd "looked at rings." He'd was thinking more about what one I'd want (interesting how his roommate DESIGNED the perfect one for his fiancee and kept it a se...
Hearts will hold
I know I’ve been M.I.A. lately. And PNN, I am so sorry. There’s just been so much going on. I have eleven weeks to go! I’m still at a healthy weight and the “boy...
Betrayal
I can’t look at you the same . You betrayed me. I trusted you not to hurt me, but that’s exactly what you did. You’re the person that I thought I could trust the mo...
Alone
It's been a long time since I have been alone. Not in a relationship that is. I have this dream that one day...I will finally be happy in a relationship. I have been diss...
I have been grateful for facebook lately. I have connected with so many of my old high school friends. I have found out that some haven't made it this far and some have m...
Sometimes I just need a hug
I've rencently turned 30 and I still believe in the power of hugs. There are times when you just need a hug. When you don't want to have to ask for it, or even look all t...
Just a Thought
Maybe this is inappropriate, but its my blog and if you don't like it, don't read it. I HAD THE MOST AMAZING SEX EVER LAST NIGHT. That is all. XoXo, Tia <input /><!...
LOST OR NOT PART 7--LOST CAUSE
It has been a long time since I have blogged, since my computer has been down and so much has happened. I don’t know where to start. Moving, Outings with Friends, Men, ...
Ask Your Psychic GF
Hi, I'm Robin, your psychic girlfriend. I have been a practicing intuitive, psychic and spiritual guide and teacher since 1994. I have been getting a lot of questions and...
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My new natural high...
By: writergrrl
My heart is beating a little bit faster than usual. I feel a bit euphoric – singing pop songs with my kids at the tops of my lungs, smiling more, generally feeling ch...
That Body Image Thing
When you're naked in the YMCA ladies' locker room, there are certain things you don't want to hear. Most of them relate to comments about your body. Especially negati...
Reception site picked and more
By: veggiehippiechic
Ahhhhh *big sigh of relief* we picked our reception venue. It is the courtyard marriot right down the street from where we live. It is modern, comfortable, and very v...
Keep it Going
Pulling out nipple hair cou...
By: askthebloggess
Dear Bloggess, My 3 year old male dog keeps "marking his terriertory" on my couch. This makes me mad, and makes my husband want to kill the dog. Saying "no" and runni...
Changes in potting and pers...
By: writing
A couple of weeks ago a few of my flowerpots blew off the hooks on my balcony and hit the pavement two floors below. Hard to believe but two of them seemed to somehow...
The Downside of Motherhood
By: fromthehipchick
Let's get one thing perfectly clear before I start. I have not, nor do I plan on, deporting anything that remotely resembles a tinier version of Yoda out of the count...
Public Displays of Affection
By: anewphilosophy
I just read this note on Makes Me Think : “Today, when I looked around a busy restaurant at people eating their lunch, the only people I saw smiling were children.” I...
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By: mrisley
Apparently, he'd "looked at rings." He'd was thinking more about what one I'd want (interesting how his roommate DESIGNED the perfect one for his fiancee and kept it ...
Salt and Cantaloups
By: hannahbanana
Sally G. wrote an interesting article yesterday that I really enjoyed, but it took me time to sit and digest it. Her entry, "Honour the Everyday Heroes," made me thin...
R.I.P.
By: lynamber
I always assumed that I’d grieve deeply if my ex-husband pre-deceased me: for the man I loved for 20 plus years; for the man who was my first and only love for all of...
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Man's rejection is God's protection?
It's been months now since the relationship I was in ended. I must admit I am feeling a lot better. While there are some nights I am up late pondering what I could have d...
The Joker and the Clown
My first 'love' relationship experience sucked. I was 16 turning 17, a sophmore in high school and a very shy teen. It took me a long time to move on from him but he didn...
Story
Apparently, he'd "looked at rings." He'd was thinking more about what one I'd want (interesting how his roommate DESIGNED the perfect one for his fiancee and kept it a se...
"I want to Marry You"
I promise I'll stop dwelling on this soon. I do really want to move on. I just want to say that I'm glad I'm not the only one who would assume that a ring was coming very...
LOST OR NOT PART 7--LOST CAUSE
It has been a long time since I have blogged, since my computer has been down and so much has happened. I don’t know where to start. Moving, Outings with Friends, Men, ...
What Matters
Long ago I realized that balancing my needs and wants -- especially as it applies to writing -- and my family's needs and wants is never quite as easy as hanging out a si...
The Pooplexing Problem
Dear City Waste Management: My cats came with these. (See picture). Your new ban on plastic bags in both the recycling and the garbage cart is going to make my life rathe...
Good Christians
Prayer is a good thing, but not when it used as a way to avoid dealing with someone, for whom you're responsible, when they're upset. Unity is good, but peace at the expe...
Sometimes I just need a hug
I've rencently turned 30 and I still believe in the power of hugs. There are times when you just need a hug. When you don't want to have to ask for it, or even look all t...
Forever After
I remember when I was young thinking that when you get older and get married and all that adult stuff that's when all the relationship drama and bullshit came to an end. ...
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LA Adventures: Part Three
After all the excitement with the Day of Days, my California girl and the young Jews, I slept later than I thought was possible for me to sleep anymore. Then I realized I...
Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick
Love Dare is a handbook that I think would benefit any marriage. After seeing the movie, "Fireproof" I was curious to check out the book that was used in the movie. It gi...
What are the Akashic Records
What Are the Akashic Records and what can they do for you? The Akashic Records of your soul offer guidance, information, and direction within a vibration that brings the ...
I Don't Like This
{continued} ...There he was, my heart started to beat faster with its routine anxiety from the weekly meetings. He approached me with his usual feebleminded smile and his...
Today, church was hard.
But, I got to talk to my mom. I can hear those of you who know me going...."you say 'but wait' like it's a good thing." And it is! Here's why: She's recently been e-maili...
Ask Your Psychic GF
Hi, I'm Robin, your psychic girlfriend. I have been a practicing intuitive, psychic and spiritual guide and teacher since 1994. I have been getting a lot of questions and...
The Fine Line of Business Casual
I'm not an overly formal person. I could never work in an office where I would have to wear a suit every day. I've always been the jeans and t-shirt kind. I'm working on ...
Seven Year Itches
I recently heard a comment about life occurring in seven-year cycles. I also learned that some acquaintances are separating after seven years of marriage. It set off some...
LA Adventures: Part Two
The very first time I ever laid eyes on my husband… long before we started dating… my heart skipped a beat, the entire room got quiet, and everyone else disappeared f...
