…understanding one’s personal identity
…knowledge of the roles, personal characteristics, quirks, traits, behaviors and associations that define oneself
I am a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, nurse, and a feminist. I do not hide this fact. Those who truly know me have known this all along. I am a feminist because I support gender equality – socially, economically, and politically.… Read More Let’s Talk About the F word
Have you ever felt “less than”? Join me as I discover my inner goddess and find self-acceptance. … Read More The Dichotomy of “Less” and “More”
Today is a day we celebrate fathers. I am very privileged to know many fantastic men who take fatherhood seriously. In my very large extended family, I have brothers, brothers-in-law, cousins, nephews, uncles, and nephews-in-law that choose to share their wisdom, their intellect, their discipline, their humor, and their hearts to guide their children. I celebrate and thank them today.… Read More Daddy-O, Pops, Father, & Dad – A Father’s Day Tribute
As times change, so do relationships. One of the perks of living longer is having the time and inclination to let things go, to settle in, to accept people for who they are and not who you want them to be. I am finding myself doing this more and more…being more accepting of others, and opening up to what they can teach me.… Read More My Long Lament: Proverbs Of A Daughter
When did AGE become a three-letter curse word? There are all sorts of expressions that cast a bit of a negative light on a rather…well, expected time in everyone’s normal life. Many of these expressions are used as adjectives for some miracle invention, insurance product, or social service. We have age-adjusted, age-appropriate, age-fighting, age-less, age-limit, age-long, age management, age-proof, age-progression, age-related, age-specific, age-weighted, and age worn! There is age before beauty…are you kidding me? Read More Get You’re A#% in Gear!
Making the decision to sell a business that consumed my last 16+ years was a difficult one. I had the type of job that others envied. I looked forward to going to work every day – until…… Read More Business Owner to Couch Potato?