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A Letter to Orlando's Mourning Children

A Letter to Orlando’s Mourning Children

Every time that a major tragedy occurs, I feel the need to write one of these letters. They are not always about tragedies, but my letters are always about important things that I hope my boys will know.  I can’t explain the world to them, and I certainly can’t explain why so many bad things happen, but I can write a little love note.  So, someday, when they are sad, or scared, they will know…

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Life Lesson from Fight Club - Live Simply

Life Lesson from Fight Club – Live Simply

You buy furniture. You tell yourself, this is the last sofa I will ever need in my life. Buy the sofa, then for a couple years you’re satisfied that no matter what goes wrong, at least you’ve got the sofa issue handled. Then the right set of dishes.  Then the perfect bed.  The drapes. The rug. Then you’re trapped in your lovely nest, and the things you used to own, now they own you. Chuck…

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"Finding Atheism" - One Reader's Story of Abuse & Drugs... & the Secular Life that Saved Her

“Finding Atheism” – One Reader’s Story of Abuse & Drugs… & the Secular Life that Saved Her

A while back I requested that people share some of their Atheist “coming out stories.”  (If you would like to share yours please click on the link above and scroll to the bottom and fill out the Google form.) And, I got some good ones.  But, I have been remiss in that I have not shared any…   Here’s a reader story that I think is similar to many others, and I appreciate that the author was honest…

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Think Rationally, Live Better

Feeling worried, stressed out or tired today? Well, about 90 % of our worry or anxiety comes from totally irrational nonsense that we have made up in our own minds… Take a look at my article entitled, “Worry, Prayer and Rational Thinking” on Patheos’ blog, “Secular Spectrum” And, think about what these amazing people had to say about worry: Your life is one big mysterious adventure.  Get used to…

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Visual Writing Prompt # 11: Patterns The Visual Writing Prompts on the site are meant to inspire you to get writing. You can use them any way that you would like.

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Mantra for the Day: It is Always Something

So, this mantra may sound a bit negative or morose.  But, it is not meant to be.  It’s a powerful way to allow things to pass without getting too worked up or involved with them. I used to think that I would get through this one thing and then there would be a perfect life waiting for me on the other end. I used to believe that climbing obstacles was a task.  But, as I get older, I see that those…

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Mantra for the Day: It is Always Something

Mantra for the Day: It is Always Something

So, this mantra may sound a bit negative or morose.  But, it is not meant to be.  It’s a powerful way to allow things to pass without getting too worked up or involved with them. I used to think that I would get through this one thing and then there would be a perfect life waiting for me on the other end. I used to believe that climbing obstacles was a task.  But, as I get older, I see that those…

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Mantra of the Day: I Don't Know

Mantra of the Day: I Don’t Know

My 4 (almost 5) year old has been struggling to accept the reality that no one knows everything and that includes him. He hates being wrong.  He hates not knowing the plan.  He does not like not to be “in the know.” And, as all parents know, when you are teaching your kids these type of life lessons, you often end up learning a whole lot, as well. You get reminded of the basics.  As adults, we…

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Mantra for the Day: All is Well

Mantra for the Day: All is Well

You guys know me and my mantras. I have come  to realize the true power of the tapes that I play in my head… so I am always on the hunt for new things to tell myself, new ways to remind myself of how flipping awesome I am, and new phrases that will promote positivity in my life. This one has been my favorite for about a week… Sure, it is sort of a lie since all is never completely well.  That’s…

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Visual Writing Prompt # 12: Dream Walks Remember: The Visual Writing Prompts are just jumping off points for your own creativity.  Some  might want to use the title as the name of their piece, others may only want to take inspiration from the photos.  And, some others may just completely veer from anything seen here.  Have fun!  Happy Writing!

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Visual Writing Prompt # 11: Patterns The Visual Writing Prompts on the site are meant to inspire you to get writing.  You can use them any way that you would like.

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I Brought My Whole Self to You

I Brought My Whole Self to You #fridayfeeling

Congratulations, all you parents out there for making it another week in this crazy world with your kids. Happy Weekend!    

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Stats Show that Buying Used, Thrift and Vintage is the Way to Go!

There are lots of great reasons to buy used and vintage items.  Cool stuff, great prices, fun finds… But, it’s more than just looking cute! The infographic below gives you some perspective on how we can save money, save the Earth, and help others simply by buying used items. Source: Volunteers of America Interested in shopping vintage? My vintage shop is now open on Etsy.  I have just a…

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“10 Easy Busy Bags” – Keep Tiny Hands Out of Trouble So cool. Great way to keep kids busy in the car, or in the doctor's waiting room.

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Looking for a Quicker Route?

I wrote a while back about how there are not really any great short cuts  (that I know of) to break into writing. I have never pursued another creative profession, but I hear that this is the same for actors, musicians and the like. It’s also really true in any profession. But, in order to accept the lack of an easier route, you will have to also acknowledge that life is not fair. It just is not…

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The truth is, fashion and style are two different things.  I am not big on the latest trends, or fashions.  I rarely even buy new clothes.  If you know anything about me, you know that I am a vintage girl through and through.

But, it doesn’t matter what your personal style choices are, as much as it matters that you feel great in whatever you wear.

Here are 5 quotes from fashion icons that remind us that style is all about what is on the inside, not out…

  1. In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.

– Coco Chanel

  2. Being happy never goes out of style.

– Lilly Pulitzer

  3. I always find beauty in things that are odd and imperfect – they are much more interesting.

– Marc Jacobs

  4. Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.

– Coco Chanel

5. Real style is never right or wrong. It is a matter of being yourself, on purpose.

– G. Bruce Boyer

  To find fun, funky, unusual and perfectly you pieces, check out my shop on Etsy.

  5 Quotes from Fashion Icons that will Motivate you to Rock your Own Style The truth is, fashion and style are two different things.  I am not big on the latest…

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A Letter to Orlando's Mourning Children

A Letter to Orlando’s Mourning Children

Every time that a major tragedy occurs, I feel the need to write one of these letters. They are not always about tragedies, but my letters are always about important things that I hope my boys will know.  I can’t explain the world to them, and I certainly can’t explain why so many bad things happen, but I can write a little love note.  So, someday, when they are sad, or scared, they will know…

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