Since I was eight years old, my size has been determined by the Body Mass Index, AKA BMI. For 47 years, I haven’t gone a day without some kind of diet and/or exercise plan. My self-worth depended on being less than a certain number on the BMI scale and not on who I was asContinue reading “New Beginning”
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Embracing My Inner Cougar
AI defined a cougar as “a slang term for a middle-aged woman who seeks romantic, dating, or sexual relationships with significantly younger men, usually in their 20s or 30s.” Most middle-aged women hate this term because it has a disparaging connotation. It basically implies that the middle-aged woman is desperately trying to prove she isContinue reading “Embracing My Inner Cougar”
Disturbing the Sacred
In my high school yearbook, I quoted a line from a Susanne Vega song, “And when I’m dead, if you can tell them this, what was wood, became alive.” I have always considered myself a closet goth. I guess they are called emu now. I never thought I would live past my 30s. Now I’mContinue reading “Disturbing the Sacred”
Communication Creates Connection
I was born in the 1970s, watching TV shows whose purpose was to offend the uptight masses. There was no concept of being politically correct or walking delicately around people’s feelings. Because people knew the difference between comedy and cruelty. People also knew that there was often some truth to what was being said orContinue reading “Communication Creates Connection”
Generational Strength
Earlier this month, a podcaster stated that Black people in America have generational trauma from slavery. However, he also stated that we have generational strength to rise up from adversity and succeed. He mentioned that during the Reconstruction Period after the Civil War, we owned property and businesses and held political offices. Then the JimContinue reading “Generational Strength”
Becoming a Committee of One
A podcaster said last week, “Your job is to ask yourself what do you want for yourself – are you willing to continue to stop and ask what will people think?” I felt that quote enough to write it down. I didn’t realize that it was going to be my theme for this week, untilContinue reading “Becoming a Committee of One”
Free Write Snippets
Hey, my fellow writers! I went to a Free Write Writers Group in August. I wrote three short stories based on the prompts we were given. Enjoy! Rain I always loved the smell of rain. It filled me up with joy and happiness. I loved to dance in the rain. You would watch me andContinue reading “Free Write Snippets”
My sturdy shelters
A few weeks ago, a podcaster said, “A good friend is a sturdy shelter.” The podcaster also stated, “A good friendship is one where you help each other grow in holiness.” I have to admit that when I was younger, I was often a difficult person to be friends with. Partially due to immaturity andContinue reading “My sturdy shelters”
What Are We Becoming?
Several years ago, schools and rec programs began giving trophies and medals not only to the top 3 winners of an athletic event but also to everyone else for just participating. People stated it devalued the hard work of the top 3 and made kids not want to compete so hard to be the bestContinue reading “What Are We Becoming?”
Sharpening the Sword
Last month, a podcaster I was listening to said two things about time and resting that I had to apply this week. “Longevity is important; take time to rest.” AND “You have to take the time to sharpen your sword to cut down the maximum amount of trees.” Last year I had several surgeries andContinue reading “Sharpening the Sword”
