Tag Archives: self esteem

Thank You for Showing Me

I want to talk about these Dove commercials that everyone is going crazy about. Or maybe it’s one commercial. I don’t know because I don’t watch a lot of television. (Oh my god RIGHT?! I mean, I don’t watch a … Continue reading

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This Comes With 40

I have written about turning 40 before. When I actually turned 40. That was more than two years ago. And my perspective has changed–slightly but significantly. Slowly, I’ve become less concerned with the opinions others hold of me, and terribly … Continue reading

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The Options

Tonight I have been thinking of women I know and like. Some are fighting cancer, several are going through a life-changing heartbreak, and one recovering from major, major surgery. And each is hardly complaining, although each could be shouting from … Continue reading

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Clothes Make the Woman…Anxious

I completely screwed up this morning and told Molly as she was scooting out the door for camp that our babysitter would be picking her up today. Rule number one when delivering change-of-pick-up news to kids: give them some warning. … Continue reading

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