Money matters. You know it. I know it. Now what are you going to do about it? You can do what I did and read a boatload of blog posts on money matters. Like this one I wrote a while back. Or you can just keep reading this post. Because I’m going to give you
The Fundamentals of Fundamentalism Many folks associate “fundamentalism” with religion. As in this definition from dictionary.com: “a religious movement characterized by a strict belief in the literal interpretation of religious texts, especially within American Protestantism and Islam.” Recently I heard an interesting theory. That the term “fundamentalism” can actually refer to several subject areas, not
Guest Post by Eva Steortz Getting laid off at any age is no fun. Yet from my experience, I can promise you there are truly incredible benefits possible from this major life disruption. Even if you are downsized from what you believe to be your dream job, life can absolutely continue to get better. Don’t believe
I’m here to give you permission to not like your mother. If she’s mean. Or worse. I know. I know. It sounds like heresy to say you don’t like your mom, but let’s be honest. Some of you were born to a mother, perhaps an abusive and/or narcissistic mother, who has absolutely earned your contempt.
On September 7, 2019, 10 ladies flew over the Atlantic Ocean to see what they could see. In Iceland. Joan’s Perspective: Never has a country been more aptly named than Iceland, the land of fire and ice. Both extremes were beautifully evident at every location we traveled. It is a land of extremes and of contradictions. The heated
My grad school friend Lori’s Happiness List, a guest blog post a few weeks back, was so thought-provoking (not to mention, popular), I made my own list. And since my 51st birthday is looming on the horizon—again—I thought this would be a good time to reveal my list of life lessons. Life Lesson #1: Cheaper
Years ago, secretly desiring to resemble a fashion model, I sat in the salon chair of a hair stylist who was kind of a big deal. Guess what he whispered in my ear, right before he gave me the sleekest bob of my life? “Just because you are a mom, doesn’t mean you have to
Years ago my mini-me asked, “When can I get my nose pierced?” This question caused me to launch into one of my favorite travel stories. “When you’re 18. Maybe.” She snarled her face. “Same for a tattoo?” “Oh, baby. You don’t want one of those.” “Yeah, I do.” I patted the sofa. “Sit. Let me tell you a story.
I am not an alcoholic, but I’m pretty sure I could be. In my blood flows the stuff of addiction. Alcohol, or otherwise. Case in point: My way-back-when relative named Sterling rode a horse off a cliff due to the death-grip of alcohol. In other family members, I’ve seen signs of self-medicating with substances, with certain
Guest post by Lori Livesay When Diane asked me to write something for her blog, I was excited by the opportunity. She asked if I had something lying around that could be polished or updated to become a guest-blog post, but actually, I was hoping the offer would prompt me to write something new. It’s
