The fact is inevitable: bumps and bruises will come to us in this life and as we encounter them, we’ll develop coping strategies. Over time, strategies may become patterns and in the long run, patterns may emerge that hurt us more than they help us. But making this discovery; having an awareness of what aContinue reading “My Journey to Self-Care”
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Convincing a Millenial
Recently I enjoyed dinner with my co-worker and friend, “TJ,” at an outdoor venue. Both working from home now, it had been awhile since we’d seen each other and we were anxious to reconnect. TJ is a millennial, and our coming from different generations has made for some interesting dialog in the past. This evening,Continue reading “Convincing a Millenial”
On Mistakes and Regret
You’ve probably realized by now that Mid life is a topic I am passionate about. Yes, I know, the physical aspects of aging are less than desirable. I’ll give you that. But isn’t this an exciting junction where we find ourselves? Old enough to know our way around this life, yet young enough to stillContinue reading “On Mistakes and Regret”
Conversations We Wish We’d Had
August 18th marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote (but, for most women of color, the right to vote would not be realized until the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965). At the time the Amendment went into effect, my two grandmothersContinue reading “Conversations We Wish We’d Had”
Mom’s Box of Memories
At times we may have a person in our life that we love and appreciate, yet a clear perspective on the full impact they make on our life, may elude us. Sometimes this person is our own mom. Without our even asking, moms are there from our first earthly breath. They are with us throughoutContinue reading “Mom’s Box of Memories”
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