From the category archives:

Self-Care

Snow White Envy

November 30, 2010

Remember the fairy tale where the evil sorceress puts Snow White into a deep sleep out of which she can only be awakened with her true love’s kiss? If only! And I do mean the deep sleep part not the fairy tale prince. Am I the only woman who fantasizes about being with a man [...]

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Is Intend and Intention the Same Animal???

April 20, 2010

I intend a bunch of stuff – all the time, in fact. I intend to exercise every day but often don’t. I intend to eat only organic food but still succumb to that occasional Micky D’s. I intend to go to bed at the same time each night to get a really good sleep but [...]

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Multi-Tasking Mommas

February 28, 2010

I was reading a story in People Magazine about Chynna Phillips seeking treatment for overwhelming anxiety. Daughter of Michelle and John, sister to Mackenzie, member of Wilson-Phillips of the 1990s, Chynna, like so many modern superwomen, seemed to have it all under control, yet was losing the inner struggle of her daily juggling act. Expectations [...]

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Do I Really Need a Snuggie?

January 15, 2010

It’s that magical time again – a new year is upon us bringing with it all the relief that we made it safely through the old year and all the excitement and anticipation of what is ahead. It’s that time when we make all sorts of promises to ourselves that we mostly don’t keep. This [...]

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My Life in Infomercials

September 17, 2009

As I look around my lovely home I can’t help but reflect on what the years of my life have left behind as visual reminders of times, places – and various selves – long ago transformed. Some people may look through photo albums to recapture those images of times past, friendships treasured, beloved family (parents, [...]

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Godiva is my Goddess

August 15, 2009

Have you noticed lately that everywhere you look there are goddess-themed products, books, events and even underwear? As I sit here wearing my goddess-themed jammies, busily writing, I can’t help but think that this emphasis on modern women as goddesses is a little misguided. Let’s think for a moment about the goddesses and whether or [...]

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