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To Love Even More~Is It Possible?

    Ohhhhh, yes. Sometimes our children are not as we expected--not as we dreamed and hoped. But in the midst of the grief (because yes, there is a grief process as we let go of those hopes and dreams for our children) we form new ideas, experience unplanned-for joys, celebrate the tiniest accomplishments-turned-into-milestones, sacrifice even… Continue reading To Love Even More~Is It Possible?

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John Legend is All In On Love!

"There's an increasing body of research and knowledge that tells us that living a life of love and compassion is the true path to success and contentment. So what's going to stop you? What's going to stand in your way? What's going to keep you from achieving your success? What will prevent you from going… Continue reading John Legend is All In On Love!

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8 Ways To Kick Domestic Violence’s Ass (Guest Post)

Unfortunately, humans have a long history of domestic violence. Those who engage in it continue to murder and maim women, men, and children. As My Inner Chick says, "Let's get this straight...the definition of abuse is, 'When one belittles and makes another person feel small.' ”  NO one should have to endure people in their… Continue reading 8 Ways To Kick Domestic Violence’s Ass (Guest Post)

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A Beauty Experiment

Creams, lotions, injections, surgery, new clothes, exfoliation, fillers... What if everything you need to feel more beautiful is INSIDE you? Watch this video before you read further. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGDMXvdwN5c  It totally intrigued me and prompted this post.   So what do you think? Have you ever just decided to believe that you are beautiful? Imagine if what… Continue reading A Beauty Experiment

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15 Uplifting Photos From the Boston Marathon

"Boston Strong!" What an amazing comeback! I wonder what was going through the minds of those who participated and those who cheered. Whatever it was, there was definitely a positive attitude that carried those runners. Thanks to Mashable for these photos! "With the second-largest number of entrants in its history, the 2014 Boston Marathon was… Continue reading 15 Uplifting Photos From the Boston Marathon

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I Got Published…No Joke!

  Poetry I wrote while going through some very tough years has just been published! Eeeeek I'm so excited! You can find it in the e-magazine Abra-Zine at: http://labohememagique.weebly.com/abra-zine.html   I'm excited to share these poems! If anything can come from the hurt, struggle, desperation, brokenness and growth of those years, and if anyone can be… Continue reading I Got Published…No Joke!

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Women On Fire!

I belong to a group of amazing women--the brain-and-heart-child of a fireball named Debbie Phillips. It's called Women On Fire. "What is Women On Fire? Women on Fire provides support for your dreams, strategies for your goals and inspiration for your passions.It is a powerful community of women who support one another in their greatest… Continue reading Women On Fire!

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She Caused A Mind-Shift

It's her birthday. Celebrate her. Celebrate WOMEN! http://www.upworthy.com/feminist-history-lesson-who-gloria-steinem-is-and-why-shes-an-awesome-role-model?c=ufb1 At the time Gloria began her fight toward equal rights for women, she feels that people believed our rights were gender roles dictated by biology, God, or something. But now most people, Americans at least, know that humans deserve equal rights and treatment. It's a total mind-shift… Continue reading She Caused A Mind-Shift

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Are You Impressive?

The people around us, the ones we live with, come in daily contact with, and new acquaintances, will flourish if we consistently accomplish these "tasks". And they are so easy! Such a little effort with a huge impact. People struggle to have a place in life. They feel lost in our world. Life moves too… Continue reading Are You Impressive?